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Joseph1290 Asked 12 years ago

Can I replace a section of copper pipe with flexiable PVC? [solved]

The valve at the end of the supply line for my ice maker started leaking from that top. In trying to remove the valve, I twisted the copper supply line. The section of pipe is 6 inches, and the twist is right above a 90 degree elbow. I have a replacement valve, but I'm wondering if it would be okay to cut the elbow off and run a piece of flexible PVC from the copper line to the new valve using a compression fitting to join them. Are there any issues with this I'm not seeing?

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user450 Answered 12 years ago

You can use the Sharkbite or Gatorbite connectors as a junction for copper and PVC. Sharkbite and Gatorbite connectors are "snap together" connectors available at Lowes or HomeDepot, you can put copper in one side and PVC in another.

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In researching SharkBite, I found that my initial idea is not code compliant being inside a wall. SharkBite is allowed in the wall, so I will use that with CPVC instead of flexible PVC. - Joseph 12 years ago
Use PEX if it is code in your area. Also, be very careful with how you cut the copper -- SharkBite needs a clean cut. - duffbeer703 12 years ago
Betty2220 Answered 1 week ago

Replace damaged Copper pipe with PEX pipe. ?????? ? ?????? ?????

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