Post #3824103
2026-07-07 21:52 UTC
Expensive, bend easily, much more heavy. I just see advantages in plastic pipes and no disadvantages.
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@zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 2026-07-07 22:57
You need specialized tools to bend the copper pipes used in plumbing, and if you don’t, you’re using the wrong kind of copper or got scammed. They’re a bit more expensive than plastic options, sure, but they also have a 2-3 times longer life expectancy, and in good conditions, copper pipes can last over a century without issue. They may be heavier than plastic pipes, sure, but I wouldn’t classify a copper pipe as “heavy”, you know what I mean? Like, a child can carry around a few 10 foot sticks of 1/2 inch type L copper no problem. They’re more durable though, so they can actually support their own weight in a lot of situations where plastic pipes need extra support.