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[C_Dave45]

I never made a claim one way or the other of whether it's safe or not. I just stated a fact.
For all we know copper will prove to be like asbestos. Personally, I doubt that very much. Just as I doubt PEX to be less healthy than copper. I do believe that R&D has advanced far enough that Im confident that it's safe.

Personally this doesn't look too appealing to have my drinking water flow through either: (BTW. ..ever seen the insides of the 30 miles of supply line to your houses?)

[suntan]

I want to go to that house and steal all the copper. I'd be a millionaire!!

[ercchry]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


You could say the same about asbestos 30 years ago, or lead pipes. Doesn't mean it's safe.

you could say we know more about what IS safe now than we did 30 years ago... or else how would we know that the old tech was harmful?

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by ercchry


you could say we know more about what IS safe now than we did 30 years ago... or else how would we know that the old tech was harmful?

You would think that wouldn't you, but..

Example:

It is generally accepted that of the three types of PEX (called type A, B, or C), type B is the only formulation that does has not been suspected of any leaching considerations. As such, a leaching concern is easily avoidable (given proper attention to other considerations such as strength and temperature ratings among the 3 varieties). Owners should be diligent to specify the type of PEX that is being installed.

What's the code for this in Alberta (or Canada)? Is Pex B being used here?

[spikerS]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


You would think that wouldn't you, but..

Example:

It is generally accepted that of the three types of PEX (called type A, B, or C), type B is the only formulation that does has not been suspected of any leaching considerations. As such, a leaching concern is easily avoidable (given proper attention to other considerations such as strength and temperature ratings among the 3 varieties). Owners should be diligent to specify the type of PEX that is being installed.

What's the code for this in Alberta (or Canada)? Is Pex B being used here?

Not sure where you got that quote from, but I wouldn't exactly trust it with that type of grammar...

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by spikerS



Not sure where you got that quote from, but I wouldn't exactly trust it with that type of grammar...

http://www.coengineers.com/preventab...lems-with-pex/

[Sugarphreak]

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[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
leave it to Beyond to derail a thread about an awesome job with an argument about the safety of PEX piping

Hey, Dave started it with his pic of the plumbing, and no tiling/fish tank pics, lol.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


You would think that wouldn't you, but..

Example:


What's the code for this in Alberta (or Canada)? Is Pex B being used here?

oh look, we DO know!

yes, B is used... im not going to look up the codes though

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
leave it to Beyond to derail a thread about an awesome job with an argument about the safety of PEX piping

Haha..oops. I've just seen the down sides of it first hand and get a little tired of people's rave reviews. It's good in certain ways I'll give it that. Probably a lot of it comes down to poor installation of the fittings.

[legendboy]

is it legal for me to tie onto the mains coming into my house and install and 100a sub panel in my garage?

I am stuck on 60a garage service right now and it sucks balls for tig welding

Nice looking copper work

[GTS4tw]

Originally posted by C_Dave45


That's too bad. You won't be able to live in a house built in the last 15-20 years then Every house uses pex.
Every single one.

Like how they are all vapor barriered and spray foam insulated.... yeah.... Ill stick to living in older houses.

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by GTS4tw


Like how they are all vapor barriered and spray foam insulated.... yeah.... Ill stick to living in older houses.

*whoosh* right over my head with that one. Dont get your analogy or your point. But I'm old and feeble, don't mind me.

Moving on. Bear in mind that ceiling is about 20 feet high, so the aquarium is about 7' h x 10' w. Waterfall will cascade down the rocks from the ceiling.

[jeffh]

Jesus, that stonework is pretty hardcore for a house's interior. You are gonna have to post some pics closer to completion. Looks like a fun challenging job to be a part of.

[phreezee]

Wtf with the fake ornaments lol. Huge tank but would be lots of work for maintenance. The pumps would have to be powerful and loud to keep the bottom clean. Lighting would have to be intense for 7 foot depth. Pics near completion would be awesome.

[relyt92]

Damn, that tanks gotta be well north of 100k all said and done.

[Cos]

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[BerserkerCatSplat]

Originally posted by legendboy
is it legal for me to tie onto the mains coming into my house and install and 100a sub panel in my garage?

I am stuck on 60a garage service right now and it sucks balls for tig welding

What amperage are you running that's pulling north of 50A inrush?

AFAIK You can install a 100A subpanel if 1) your garage feed wiring meets code for 100A draw over your run length (probably 0AWG - if you're 60A now you'll almost definitely need to replace your current feed wire) and 2) your main panel's incoming service wiring is large enough to meet code for both your house's draw and 100A draw from the garage. This will also be limited by the size of your main breaker and the amperage rating of the main panel itself.

You cannot just branch off the service line before the main panel, any subpanel must be fed by the main panel after the main panel shutoff breaker.

If you don't meet those conditions and still want 100A, you'll either need a separate service installed for the garage or have your main panel and/or service wiring upgraded to accommodate a 100A subpanel.


Disclaimer: I'm not an electrician, just spent a fair amount of time researching this stuff for the same reason. Talk to a professional before you do anything.

[eglove]

Holy shit that's all kinda of epic. Imagine sitting down after work with some bourbon in front of the waterfall fishtank IN your house lol

[Brent.ff]

That far wall to the right of the tank is so freaking cool.

Also, tank is cool, but if you're going to put that money into a tank, don't dress it up with lame decorations. Saltwater and Liverock would be amazing in that size