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Re:Can too many brainy people be a dangerous thing? by ben_w on Thursday October 29, 2020 @02:54PM (#24934122)
> We have cheap alternatives to heavy metal pipes

Wait, are you saying America uses lead pipes, not PVC or copper?

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Re:Can too many brainy people be a dangerous thing? by pksebben on Thursday October 29, 2020 @03:30PM (#24934604)
That is precisely what I am saying. It's not everywhere, but there are places (like NY) where it is illegal according to building codes to use pvc. Because any old schmo can work with pvc (although, the law is written as if it's a safety hazard)
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