Few things are more frustrating than low water pressure. A specific type of pipe is sometimes at fault, so we consulted an ...

PVC and CPVC have different sizing measurements. “PVC will follow iron pipe sizing (IPS) whereas CPVC will follow Copper Tube Sizing (CTS),” Smedley says. It really depends on the application.

Sweating copper plumbing together with a torch and solder sounds intimidating, but it actually is quite easy after a short learning curve. Using plastic plumbing is certainly a viable alternative ...

It needs to be a bit smaller than the inside of the copper pipe, say 10–12mm for a 15mm pipe. (Hardware and electronics stores sell them) Optional: Straight, plastic pipe of similar dimensions ...