I'm replacing all of the pipes under the house.
should i go with the original galvanized or something easier to work with that comes on a roll and requires no threading?
Hi JMcoomer,
For underground plumbing I would recommend copper pipe as it is trouble free, won't rust and is easier to work with than galvanized pipe.
For any above ground plumbing I would recommend Pex tubing and Shark-Bite fittings. These are push on fittings
so no soldering is required.
You can plumb all of your hot and cold water system, using just the fittings and a tubing cutter. No wrenches or a torch is required.
You can buy the Pex tubing and the Shark-Bite fittings at your local Home Depot.
Mike,
http://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-3-4-in-x-100-ft-Blue-PEX-Pipe-U870B100/202033006#
http://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-1-2-in-Brass-Straight-Coupling-U008LFA/202270492#