How reliable is the plastic plumbing used for water supply lines in RV's? I've seen connectors with crimped ferrules and threaded compression type connectors. Given the damage (lotsa $$$) that a leaky connection can cause, and the adverse conditions to which connections are subjected (vibration, wide temperature swings, varying supply pressures, etc.), is there a better solution than the plastic lines and fittings? What about sweated copper lines and fittings, such as are used in non-mobile houses?
I'm asking this question since my son's house is plumbed with crimped ferrule type plastic supply lines, and there is a huge class-action suit being brought by homeowners whose homes have experienced major damage from leaking water supply lines of this material. My concern is, if a stationary home plumbed with this stuff is at risk of damage, what about an RV, where the conditions are much more severe?
John in SW Ohio
I'm asking this question since my son's house is plumbed with crimped ferrule type plastic supply lines, and there is a huge class-action suit being brought by homeowners whose homes have experienced major damage from leaking water supply lines of this material. My concern is, if a stationary home plumbed with this stuff is at risk of damage, what about an RV, where the conditions are much more severe?
John in SW Ohio