Are there any advantages to using copper rather than CPVC or PEX?
Plumbing – Why would you use copper over CPVC or PEX
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Best Answer
That said, I am a huge fan of PEX. It's been around for quite a few years now (though obviously nowhere near as long as copper), and for the most part is proven.