That is true.. I'm doing a little at a time so I can still use it so it would be hard for me too.. But I am replaceing some of the copper as i go... Have a bunch left over from a job.... so save a little $$$..
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Andrew,
Just when you've heard enough. I agree PEX is the way to go. I'd also suggest considering stainless flex hoses in strategic locations. The water heater becomes easy to drain and bypass for winterization when you pipe the last 18 - 24" with flex hoses. By the way, I used the quick clips to avoid buying mulitiple tools for crimping. Ended up, it was all in one size tubing anyway. And, the factory uses white for cold and red for hot, if you want to take it that far.
I have seen a product here in Canada called PexAlPex which is two layers of Pex with a layer of Aluminum sandwiched in between. The beauty of this product is that you can bend it to whatever shape you want and it will stay there. Therefore you can form a single piece of pipe from one location to the other without adding any fittings what so ever.
That means less chances for joint failures.
My own trailer(a 94) has factory installed pex with copper 90's etc. crimp connected.
Amazing how many fittings there are.
Still I have not had any failures.
Al
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