"Malcolm Hoar" wrote in message
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In article , "HeyBub"
wrote:
But why are copper pipes being replaced (union rules permitting) with
plastic?

Ten reasons.

1. Cost
2. Cost
3. Cost
4. Cost
5. Cost
6. Cost
7. Cost
8. Cost
9. Cost
10. Cost


Especially now that the price of copper has gone out the roof. Also plastic
can be installed much quicker than rigid copper pipe.