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Pex vs Copper replace Copper Pin holes
I've used in the latest remodel and saved me lots of headaches trying to shield existing structure while doing the copper joints with a torch and not burning down the house. The PEX allowed me to route the lines like nomex. I used the "shark bite" fittings and they're great. Easily goes from PEX to copper to PVC with same fitting. NO leaks to date 
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The only problem with the shark bite fittings is that they are expensive. Make sure that they give you the little shark bite release tool so you can take the fitting off if you mess up.
With copper prices going through the roof you are going to see alot more PEX used.
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Pex vs Copper replace Copper Pin holes
Wondering if anyone has used Pex lately, particularly as a replacement to a failing existing copper installation.
Unfortunately, we just finished the basement where we used Pex for the new plumbing. We did sheet rock ceilings in most of it, But we do have a possible path we can run where there is a drop ceiling.
House is in its lucky 13th year, have acid water with an acid nuetraizer tank. Four plus years ago I got a pin hole leak in the quarter inch copper ice maker feed.
Then last month quarter inch pipe in kitchen faucet, next a pin hole leak in a quarter inch pipe in a Bath faucet.
Today a half inch curved copper pipe pin hole leak in a cold water pipe to jacuzzi (hoping bendable half inch pipe is significantly thinner than straight run copper pipe).
Is there any way to test/monitor the pipes for pin holes or do I just have to wait for water damage to appear. Like putting a presure test guage on?
Or just sell the house now 
Dennis
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Sell the house? You mean of course with full disclosure 
Anywho...my buddy has the same issue, although we've only seen it in the basement---RUT-ROH it's in the walls too! We haven't talked about that!
To answer your question yes he used PEX.
I wonder, in the event of a leak or mutiple leaks does homeowners insurance cover the damage?
Also, pressure testing could lead to a complete disaster---think sprinkler system. And even if you fixed or replaced the bad places in time the rest will go.
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On the Homeowners Insurance I believe that insurance pays for the damages that are the result of the leak not the cause of it. So the insurance company will not pay to replace my leaky pipes
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Not that I'm advocating any such thing, but if an air compressor got mistakenly attached to the water system in error and it pressurized the house water system and a bunch of leaks appeared...........
And while the walls and ceilings were open you took the opportunity to replace the pipes yourself......
"But I'm jis' sayins' all." 
Best of luck.
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State Farm did all kind of reports on how much they paid in damage per year due to water lines freezing in unheated houses. Seems to be a major issue in houses where people cut off the heat and leave for the winter or say long vacation but leave the water on.
Dennis, about 98% sure this is the local company who runs radio ads for such repairs as you are facing. They say they have a system to go into your water lines and coat the inside to seal those leaks and prevent them. No idea past their radio add and realize they are not local to you but if they really can do it then there are plumbers near you who can. Surely if you contacted them they could tell you what the procedure is called or what to ask for.
Watershed Plumbing Co Inc
1304 Madison Drive, North Myrtle Bch, SC 29582-3844
(843) 272-5670ý
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