bubblegummom

We may have to have our water line replaced from the meter to the house. What kind of pipe should it be replaced with?

Loretta

itiswhatitis1

Where do you at??

Shawner

Might want to check with the city, they might have a recommendation n depending on the water and soil in your area.

Here in BC, the most common are:

Soft Copper


Black Polyethylene (aka municipal tubing)

PEX


The black tubing is probably cheapest but isn't rated for hot water.

bubblegummom

I'm in Seattle, itiswhatitis1.

Thank you Shawner! Pictures, too!

kok328

I don't think PEX is approved for underground burial and definitely not soft copper.

Shawner

They're both common here.

What do you use there?

bubblegummom

So is there some kind of a meter that can detect a water leak? Is there a metal detector or something that can detect metal pipes?

nealtw

http://www.rushplumbingseattle.com/water-mains.html
Companies like this one can do it with out digging up your yard.

bubblegummom

Thank you nealtw. Can this be done on a driveway that has a downslope?

nealtw

I don't see any reason why it couldn't be done. I would find a couple companys and get quotes.