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		webmaven on May 1, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Simplifier >... I wouldn't expect a house to be plumbed with PVC for drinking water ... Manufactured (AKA mobile) homes are typically plumbed with PVC or PEX[0], and PEX is pretty popular for traditional (AKA site-built) houses as well[1]. [0] https://mobilehomeliving.org/plumbing-in-manufactured-homes-... [1] https://www.bobvila.com/articles/pex-pipe/

throwawayboise on May 1, 2021 [–]

Yes, most new homes are plumbed with PVC (or actually, CPVC, which is a variant that tolerates higher temperatures and is sized like copper pipe) or PEX.

I wouldn't trust sharkbite fittings for anything really permanent (inside a wall, etc) but they are super handy for quick repairs.

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