| ing is more then just knowing how to connect a few | | | | Copper is more difficult to use for beginners because |
| pipes. Whether adding additional plumbing to a home | | | | it involves soldering. You will also want to become |
| or replacing some of the existing pipes, there are | | | | familiar with using flexible tubing. Care is needed in |
| several things to consider. First before choosing the | | | | order to make sure you avoid kinks that can disrupt |
| kind of pipe you will be using for a project you will | | | | the flow of water. |
| need to know what type of pipe you already have in | | | | In today's homes plastic PVC or ABS pipes are used |
| your home and what kind of pipe you will be | | | | for drains. This is a much easier install then the older |
| connecting too. You don't necessarily have to use the | | | | drain systems that use cast-iron and it is |
| same kinds of pipes and you certainly can make | | | | recommended that if you do have cast iron pipes |
| changes, but that will require special adapters that | | | | that you replace them with plastic. |
| allow you to go from one kind of material to another. | | | | Other lines that will require piping are gas lines. While |
| The pipes that carry pressurized water to the | | | | copper can be used, it should be used for very long |
| fixtures in your home are called supply lines. In most | | | | lines because of the potential for clogging due to a |
| modern houses these are a combination of copper | | | | chemical reaction. Instead use black steel pipes. |
| and plastic. Older homes will usually have galvanized | | | | Making responsible choices for the pipes in your home |
| pipe and depending on how much pipe you need to | | | | will save you time and money in the long run. Again it |
| replace you may want to stick with that. It is | | | | can't be stressed enough please check your local |
| important to check your local building codes when | | | | building codes before choosing what types of pipe |
| choosing pipes. Some locations will not allow plastic | | | | and piping systems you will use in your home. |
| supply lines, meaning you will need to use copper. | | | | |