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CA: Plastic pipe ban is ruled illegal
Sac Bee ^
| 12/21/02
| Aurelio Rojas
Posted on 12/21/2002 9:22:38 AM PST by NormsRevenge
Edited on 04/12/2004 5:47:19 PM PDT by Jim Robinson.
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Plastic pipe manufacturers Friday hailed a court ruling that could clear the way for their product to be used in homes statewide as a victory for consumers over politics.
The industry sued the state in September, alleging Gov. Gray Davis' administration forced new home buyers to spend millions of additional dollars on housing by restricting the use of a plastic water pipe known as PEX.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: ban; illegal; pex; plasticpipe
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To: Squantos; I_dmc
LOL !...Some thing I just never expected to hear from "J Hoffa" :o)
LOL!
Don't let the screen name fool you. I am the biggest union hater on FR.
Posts like #66 are a big part of the reason why.
81
posted on
12/22/2002 12:54:18 PM PST
by
Jhoffa_
To: Jhoffa_
Agree 100% ...nothing more than organizational support for the socialist demonrats working to destroy this nation IMO !
Stay Safe !
82
posted on
12/22/2002 1:15:40 PM PST
by
Squantos
To: Jhoffa_
I bought a house that was replumbed by the previous owner with PVC all bodged together (love Junkyard Wars!). As soon as the heat from the hot water heater was added to the slightly increased humidity from the clothes dryer, all hell broke loose.
Had a plumber friend come by and (for the price of a Pepperoni Pizza and cost of materials) replaced all the PVC with PEX. The only thing I didn't like is the cost of the crimpers to buy or rent (at least three sizes and each crimper is $150.00 or more to buy and $25.00 for 2 hours to rent). The supplies were dirt cheap and he borrowed the crimpers from work.
Best Pepperoni pizza I'd ever had!
83
posted on
12/23/2002 9:32:07 AM PST
by
IYAS9YAS
To: Sabertooth
I sure do. Ask away.
To: FreedomPoster
wrong on the time it has been around and visible
To: Petronski
wrong! LOL
To: MineralMan
this grounding thing is a liability to the copper system rather than a benefit to the homeowner.
To: snopercod
it is simply a brand name of a company that sold PB and now sells PEX.
To: B Knotts
make sure you protect it from UV rays from the sun.
To: Don W
PEX adds less taste to water than copper does. PVC and CPVC are different.
To: Colorado Doug
Kitec is my brand of choice. It is actually PEX-AL-PEX with no vinyl in it.
To: Publius6961
aluminum wiring was a step down. PEX is a step up that happens to be a bit cheaper to install. the pipe costs about the same or more.
To: A CA Guy
you are speaking from a position of ignorance. learn the facts then your opinion will even make sense whether it is right or wrong.
To: smoking camels
Yep, we have it insulated.
94
posted on
12/23/2002 9:55:08 AM PST
by
B Knotts
To: A CA Guy
you have no clue so stop before you make a total fool of yourself.
To: supercat
inteligent post. thanks
To: Willie Green
40 years long enough for you? I see lots of copper failing in 10 years. Learn the whole story then make up your mind. It will surprise you.
To: skull stomper
PEX can and does burst from freezing... but not as quick as copper. Not nearly as quick. If I was in your shoes I would choose PEX all the way. It is becoming the material of choice in these high altitude areas of Colorado.
To: Amerigomag
40 years old is relatively new?
To: MineralMan
Learn the whole story before you spout your opinions, because right now your opinion is based on incorrect ideas and information. So your advice is worthless. But you sound intelligent so I advise you to study up on the FACTS and then try again.
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