Plumbing pipe
What your drinking water runs through. Copper and polypropylene leach the least; PEX and PVC are the ones to avoid.
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Plumbing pipe
Copper pipe with press-fit joints
Fewest health hazards after install, recyclable. Press fittings avoid solder/flux.Avoid if water pH below 6.5 (check tank water).
Where to buyPlumbing wholesalers
Plumbing pipe
Aquatherm Green Pipe (PP-R)
Germany
Polypropylene, heat-fused - no glue or solder. Rated better than PEX for leaching.Some debate about internal weld beads and biofilm.
Where to buyAquatherm Australia