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Our last house had a 1" PVC, mostly (I guess) because we were about 500' from the meter at the street. It had been built in 1991, and still hasn't had any problems...I wouldn't be afraid to use it.
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(11-02-2017, 12:48 PM)Axehandle Wrote: Wondering what material pipe to go with. I have heard copper is not the best in this area because of soil acidity and water mineral content. I am right next to a salt marsh.
I assume there is nothing wrong with using solvent welded PVC underground since that is standard practice for irrigation systems around here.
I'm going to go with 1" I think. My water needs are not high. It is just my wife and I and two dogs. We have a 40 gallon water heater and it is plenty. Low water washer and dryer and dishwasher.
Here is the water quality report that is published on the city's website. I cannot seem to find pH level though.
http://sales8978.wixsite.com/water-quali...annah-main
Depending on the distance, you might want to consider a continuous coil of Pex to reduce the number of joints and points of leakage...bedded in proper backfill...
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11-02-2017, 01:53 PM
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It will be 40-50 feet underground. Not too far. I can get 20 ft sticks at the plumbing supply place.
I've heard PEX is for indoor only. Is it rated for burial?
What would be proper backfill? Soil here is sandy. Would clean native fill dirt work?
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Just buy a roll of black polyethylene pipe. The same stuff used for well service. The Borgs sell a thinwall pipe. Go to a plumbing supplier and buy the thick walled pipe. You'll need to heat the pipe to insert the fittings, unless you're a lot stronger than I am. A blow drier will work, be careful with a heat gun as it can overheat it. Don't skimp with plated fittings, Buy stainless or brass.
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(11-02-2017, 12:48 PM)Axehandle Wrote: Wondering what material pipe to go with. I have heard copper is not the best in this area because of soil acidity and water mineral content. I am right next to a salt marsh.
I assume there is nothing wrong with using solvent welded PVC underground since that is standard practice for irrigation systems around here.
I'm going to go with 1" I think. My water needs are not high. It is just my wife and I and two dogs. We have a 40 gallon water heater and it is plenty. Low water washer and dryer and dishwasher.
Here is the water quality report that is published on the city's website. I cannot seem to find pH level though.
http://sales8978.wixsite.com/water-quali...annah-main
If you decide to go with copper get a roll of soft copper in K it will probably outlive you and no joints under ground as it comes in a 75' roll
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