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Copper Or Galvanized Or PVC Pipes?
The first thing you need to know is that you should not use galvanized steel and copper together as this could cause a chemical reaction. So the ideal thing would be to just use one pipe all over the house. The only exception might be the short pipe that is added behind the toilet or the sink.
PVC is the lightest of the three and you will find it very easy to install especially if you are doing it yourself. It is also the most reasonably-priced. The other advantages are that it does not rust, is non-conductive and will not suffer from condensation. It also withstands higher pressures of water as compared to copper and the noise levels at these high pressures are minimal. It is also self-insulating, which means it can tak...
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