PB Connection Question, Need Help

[Brad Brinke]

[QUOTE=bkelly2;658037]

Originally Posted by bbrinke

Wrong.

Gee, I am so glad we have such a great dialogue on this MB

[Bruce A. King]

PB systems come in many varieties, here are some of the most common combinations I see: (Note: there are some PB pipes that are not the 2110 version that was not involved in the lawsuit but they are rarely found)


PB2110 pipe with plastic fittings on public water system - the absolute worst, most of these have flooded houses and been improved or replaced.


PB2110 pipe with plastic fittings on private water system - still very bad


PB2110 pipe with copper fittings and copper crimp rings on public water - the copper fittings were also part of the lawsuit and the public water will deteriorate the pipe. - still very bad.


PB2110 pipe with copper fittings and copper crimp rings on well water water - the copper fittings were also part of the lawsuit - still bad.


Here is a system that may exist somewhere but I have not seen it yet:

PB2110 pipe with new brass fittings and copper crimp rings on well water - This exact setup might be better but you will still get sued if it floods the house and you did not make the client aware of the issues with PB.

Don't forget to check the service pipe from the street also to see if its PB.