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Re:Simplifier by webmaven on Saturday May 01, 2021 @01:34PM (#27008106)
>... 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/

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Re:Simplifier by throwawayboise on Saturday May 01, 2021 @02:35PM (#27008620)
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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