I'm finding opinions are all over the place. I know people on here have a lot of different skills and experiences, so looking for thoughts from non-JoeSchmo homeowner.
I have a 21 year old ranch house with CPVC water lines and open basement. I'm thinking of doing a whole house repipe before having a problem, since at this age it is probably a ticking bomb. I am on a well with hardness of 35 grains (so very hard).
My concerns with PEX: plastic taste in water, chemicals from plastic in water.
Concerns with copper: ProPress leaking. Issues with the copper due to the hard water.
Also - Right now I have a recirc line but no pump. Does a recirc line without a pump even doing anything? I am happy with the hot water availability right now on the far end (kitchen) of the house.
Install would be by a general contractor with 35 years experience who is also doing our bathroom remodel and framing in a bedroom in the basement. He just did my parent's bathroom remodel and did a great job. He has all the specialty tools needed.
Cost not a major issue, but the ProPress copper is $4300. I haven't gotten a quote for PEX yet, but assuming about half or 60%. He won't do solder due to the hassle. I have a quote from a plumber for soldered joints with copper for $5300.
Thoughts on if my concerns are actually worth worrying about? Looking for more than "do <this or that> just because."
I have a 21 year old ranch house with CPVC water lines and open basement. I'm thinking of doing a whole house repipe before having a problem, since at this age it is probably a ticking bomb. I am on a well with hardness of 35 grains (so very hard).
My concerns with PEX: plastic taste in water, chemicals from plastic in water.
Concerns with copper: ProPress leaking. Issues with the copper due to the hard water.
Also - Right now I have a recirc line but no pump. Does a recirc line without a pump even doing anything? I am happy with the hot water availability right now on the far end (kitchen) of the house.
Install would be by a general contractor with 35 years experience who is also doing our bathroom remodel and framing in a bedroom in the basement. He just did my parent's bathroom remodel and did a great job. He has all the specialty tools needed.
Cost not a major issue, but the ProPress copper is $4300. I haven't gotten a quote for PEX yet, but assuming about half or 60%. He won't do solder due to the hassle. I have a quote from a plumber for soldered joints with copper for $5300.
Thoughts on if my concerns are actually worth worrying about? Looking for more than "do <this or that> just because."