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PRODUCT
COMPARISON CHART
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PERFORMANCE
CHARACTERISTICS |
LEWIS BLUE
CPVC PIPE & FITTINGS |
COPPER |
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| Pitting From Aggressive Water |
No |
Yes. May cause leaks. |
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| Corrodes, Allows
Scale Build Up |
No |
Yes. May be
severe. |
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| Pitting From
Soil Conditions |
No |
Yes. In some
areas. |
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| Heat Retention |
Very High |
Low. Copper loses heat rapidly as it is highly conductive. |
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| Condensation
Resistance |
Very High |
Below average. May cause
drip damage. |
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| Water Hammer
Potential |
Low |
High |
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| Water Sound in
Pipes |
Quiet |
Noisy. Metallic systems
can resonate sound. |
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| Water Flow |
Full flow over life of system |
Can be reduced by scale and corrosion. |
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| Impact Strength |
Superior |
Distorts on
impact. |
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| Code Approvals |
All National
Codes |
All National
Codes |
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| Pricing |
Stable |
Volatile |
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| Special Tools
Required |
None |
Torch, Solder, brushes, personal protection. |
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| Fire Hazard |
None |
Torch flame necessary for assembly. |
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| Prone to
Job-site Theft |
No |
Yes. Copper has
scrap value. |
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