I have a smart home automated shutoff valve that I want to install in my water main.
The shutoff valve is a motorized ball valve on a stainless steel fitting. My water main is copper.
I am aware of corrosion issues mixing different types of metal piping.
I am hesitant to use a dielectric union on the water main because I have never used one before, and don't know if these are prone to leaking. I also also do not want corrosion though, so I'm stuck not knowing which is best.
I love in Colorado, but am not looking for meeting the minimum code, I want to make sure I don't have to worry about corrosion or water leaks.
Thanks in advance!
Best Answer
They are not prone to leaking. But since you are cutting into the water main inside the house (which I assume is coming into the house) you can go from the main to PVC then to your stainless steel valve if you like. What is the material of the plumbing in the rest of the house? Is it already PVC or PEX?