Types of plumbing pipe Pros
1. Copper pipes  Best for resisting corrosion.
 Can last at least 50 years.
 Bacteria cannot thrive in copper
pipes, and copper will not pollute
water in any way, so it is safe to
transport drinking water.
 The material can be recycled.
 Able to stand up to extreme
temperature changes.
2. Chlorinated  Easiest water pipe to repair.
polyvinyl chloride  CPVC is a plastic material, it
does not react to corrosive
substances and does not rust, so
its lifespan is indefinite.
 Can handle high water pressure,
 CPVC is also quite lightweight.
 CPVC is also somewhat flexible.
 Though CPVC costs more than
PVC, it is still a budget option
compared to metal piping
materials.
 CPVC is able to withstand
extreme temperatures .
3. PVC Pipes  Best for the budget.
 PVC is not subject to rust or
corrosion.
 Able to handle high water
pressure.
 PVC is extremely light.
4. PEX ( Cross-Linked  Best for incoming waterlines.
Polyethylene) pipes  PEX pipes, are completely rust
and corrosion resistant.
 PEX is flexible enough to make
90-degree turns with no problem.
 Easy to Uuse
 Temperature Tolerance
Cons
 Expensive
 Environmentally-
conscious homeowners
may be concerned about
the fact that copper
mining and
manufacturing take a toll
on the environment. So,
although copper pipes
last a long time and can
be recycled, they are not
considered a "green"
product.
 CPVC is vulnerable to
breaking down if
exposed to sunlight for
extended periods of
time(indoor application).
 Cost more than PVC
 PVC is not equipped to
transport hot water. This
is because, like most
plastics, heat can cause
the material to warp and
melt.
 Sizing options for PVC
pipes are limited.
 PEX piping cannot be
used in any outdoor
applications since the
plastic can be damaged
by UV radiation. Of
course, this is not really
a disadvantage if you
only plan to use PEX
  Low Cost: Like CPVC, PEX is
more expensive than PVC, is still
significantly cheaper than
copper.
5. Galvanized Pipes  The steel pipes are coated in a
layer of zinc, which is meant to
prevent rusting.
 The ends of pipes are threaded so
they can be screwed in to each
other.
 These pipes are undoubtedly
strong
Overall, each has their own pros and cons but if I were to choose one which I most prefer, it would be
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)pipes. Because of the advantages it carries, though the rest may
possess some of its attributes, comparing them all, CPVC pipes has a lost of advantages. Of course,
piping indoors.
 Some types of PEX
pipes have been known
to affect the taste and
odor of drinking water,
especially if the water
has stayed in the pipes
for some time. (Though
research states that it
holds no possible harm
to health.)
 Lifespan of 20-50 years.
 Rust can build up inside
over time. In some cases,
the rust can break loose
from the inside walls of
the pipe.
 Lead Contamination: If
pipes become corroded,
lead can leach into the
water inside, making it
unsafe to drink.
 Over time, mineral
build-up inside of
galvanized pipes can
begin to form clogs that
block water flow.
 The downside to these
pipes being very sturdy
is that they are also
extremely heavy. This
makes them difficult to
work with.
 When galvanized pipes
are damaged, the
galvanization on the
outside is compromised,
which makes the pipe
vulnerable to corrosion
in a short amount of
time.
considering the cons that goes along with it too, which could be avoided.