The Case for Copper

woobagooba

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xgqkyw/copper-destroys-viruses-and-bacteria-why-isnt-it-everywhere?utm_source=pocket-newtab

I'm in the middle of making a PEX versus copper decision for an ongoing reno. Probably will do a mix.

ChrisJ

woobagooba said:

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xgqkyw/copper-destroys-viruses-and-bacteria-why-isnt-it-everywhere?utm_source=pocket-newtab

I'm in the middle of making a PEX versus copper decision for an ongoing reno. Probably will do a mix.

Does it still work if the copper is green? How do you stop poles, hand rails etc from turning green?

Does it still work after build up lines copper water pipes?

The reports I saw on COVID-19 said it lasts for up to 4 hours on copper.

pecmsg

Copper hasn't done much for the spread of Legionnaires Disease.

ChrisJ

pecmsg said:

Copper hasn't done much for the spread of Legionnaires Disease.

I'm thinking it's more of a "Yeah, it does help some, but you still need to disinfect things so it's no magical cure" type things.

mattmia2

The inside of the pipe tends to build films of minerals and organic matter that insulate the water from contact with the metal.

CLamb

CuVerro claims anti-microbial properties for tubing made of its copper alloy. From a quick perusal of its manufacturing partners it doesn't look like any tubing manufacturer is using it yet. https://cuverro.com/products/copper-tube-rod