What is it with the copper thing?

Plastic pipe has a higher impact resistance than copper, is not prone
to
corrosion in harsh environments, is more insulating than copper
resulting in
reduced heat loss on pipe runs where it is wasted heat, appears (at
least
for most of us) to be capable of carrying fluids without leakage, is
more
flexible - enabling joists to be drilled not notched thereby improving
the
structural stability of my house and reducing the chances of "ramming"
a
nail through it in the first place, oh and its quicker to assemble and
easier for the layman (with appropriate tools I accept!) to get right,
thereby offsetting the increased purchase cost with reduced labour
charges,
on top of which its easier to make changes to layout. In fact having
entirely replumbed my last house central heating and all in plastic
(except
1st metre from boiler) the only place where I found copper more
attractive
was when it came to retro-fitting a garden tap, where it was only
preferable
because B&Q sold a garden tap kit including a self cutting tap, for
less
than the price of a bib tap with a non-return valve. Hence I undid 2
of my
plastic connectors (one speedfit, 1 Hep - easy job) and inserted a
short
length of copper pipe to enable the self cutter to work. Oh and by the
way I
forgot to mention that plastic pipe reduces the risk of electric shock
particularly in bathroom and kitchen environments.

Sorry to rant, but sometimes you just have to!

Fash

Incidentally I agree with most of the other posts on this subject and
suspect that knawing through the pipe with my teeth I could still
effect a water-tight joint.