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garden6
Lansing, KS
Zone 5b
October 24, 2007
1:56 PM | Can anyone explain to me why flexsteel tubing is considered better than copper tubing for a dishwasher? I had a new dishwasher installed this morning and the installer recommended removal of the copper with the new installation of the flexsteel. Of course I kept the copper line for use in my garden. Thanks!! |
BackyardZoo
Poquoson, VA
Zone 7b
October 26, 2007
10:35 AM | Initial reason I can think of is fewer joints - the joints being the #1 spots for leaks.
I can't necessarily see replacing a working section of copper with it, but it has some advantages for new installations.
However, at today's copper prices - you could probably turn those pipes into some good money at a recycling spot! |
garden6
Lansing, KS
Zone 5b
October 26, 2007
10:56 AM | Thank you Backyard Zoo! The installer didn't explain the advantages that made sense other than the copper tube may kink, when they installed the new dishwasher.
This message was edited Oct 26, 2007 9:56 AM |
romsia
alaska
(us)
December 4, 2007
5:07 AM | replacing a working section of copper with flexsteel, reason can be a fewer joints
and advantages are there and the difference between there cost is not too.
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garden6
Lansing, KS
Zone 5b
December 4, 2007
10:16 AM | Thank you Romsia, I appreciate the reassurance as I had to make the decision while DH was out of town...and of course I want that decision to be a good one. ;0) |