Climber
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My quest for knowledge continues...
In the process of completely rerouting and replacing my water lines a question continues to plague my mind (@#&! the voices!) Should I have used L instead of M? How many thousandths of an inch difference is there between the three schedules of copper pipe? If the water is going to eat through M, does using L or even K make a difference? My water is a municipal source and has a pH of 7.8 and a total chlorine of up to 2 ppm, so the typical problems associated with well water is not an issue. My thoughts tell me proper grounding and the use of dielectric unions when dissimilar metals would make contact are the most important factors to look for. I can't find any suggestions per the IRC or UPC unless it's in regards to above or below ground application.
Also, my incoming water line is galvanized steel (I wonder how much longer that's going to last if it doesn't choke off my water supply first) does the water meter act as a proper union?
Speaketh your divine knowledge o' plumbers of renown.
In the process of completely rerouting and replacing my water lines a question continues to plague my mind (@#&! the voices!) Should I have used L instead of M? How many thousandths of an inch difference is there between the three schedules of copper pipe? If the water is going to eat through M, does using L or even K make a difference? My water is a municipal source and has a pH of 7.8 and a total chlorine of up to 2 ppm, so the typical problems associated with well water is not an issue. My thoughts tell me proper grounding and the use of dielectric unions when dissimilar metals would make contact are the most important factors to look for. I can't find any suggestions per the IRC or UPC unless it's in regards to above or below ground application.
Also, my incoming water line is galvanized steel (I wonder how much longer that's going to last if it doesn't choke off my water supply first) does the water meter act as a proper union?
Speaketh your divine knowledge o' plumbers of renown.