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gporter · #1 6/28/08, 1:31 AM

Is this piping O.K. ?

Brian E. Kelly · #2 6/28/08, 1:43 AM

ASTM D 3309 REV A Standard Specification for Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems

If you like Polybutylene it is fine Gary.

gporter · #3 6/28/08, 1:44 AM

Just wanted to make sure.

Brian E. Kelly · #4 6/28/08, 1:47 AM

Hey Gary I was not familar with that ASTM number either. We both learned something.

rbrady · #5 6/28/08, 2:27 AM

There was an ad in the local paper recently by some lawyer or firm telling homeowners to contact them if they have PB pipe in their homes. I always point out the presence of the stuff and recommend evaluation/consultation with a qualified plumber.

See http://www.polybutylene.com/

An interesting quote from the above link: "FACT: A copper repipe is about the same cost as a recarpet."

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