What Metal is Used for Pipes in Plumbing in Houses

In modern home renovation and water safety, plumbing in houses is no longer just a simple water pipe. A complete and reliable water supply lines encompasses multiple stages, including in-home filtration, whole-house water purification, hot and cold water circulation, and odor prevention. The plumbing systems connecting these stages—the pipes and connectors—directly determine the lifespan and water safety of the entire system through their safety, sealing, and ease of installation.

The first line of defense for household water systems is the tap water entering the home. To ensure water safety throughout the house, more and more families are installing:

Pre-filters: intercepting large particles such as sediment and rust

Central water purifiers: removing residual chlorine, discoloration, and odors

Central water softeners: softening water and protecting appliances such as water heaters and washing machines

Point-of-use drinking water systems: providing directly drinkable purified water.

These devices need to be connected in series via pipes likes copper pipes and metal pipes, and are often located in confined cabinets or appliance rooms, placing high demands on the sealing, water pressure resistance, and ease of installation and disassembly of the connectors.

For large apartments, duplexes, or villas, "zero cold water" systems are increasingly becoming standard. Instant hot water is achieved by installing a circulating pump and return pipe. These systems operate in high-temperature hot water environments (typically 60℃-90℃) for extended periods, requiring pipes and fittings with excellent temperature resistance and anti-aging properties.

While designs including wall-mounted, floor-mounted, and trap designs often use PVC drainage pipes, some high-end projects, particularly those with pressure drainage or pump booster systems, still require metal fittings for reliable sealing.

Applications such as automatic garden irrigation systems, automatic aquarium water replenishment systems, and booster pump connections in equipment rooms often involve the mixing of various pipe materials (PEX, copper, PPR), demanding high compatibility and flexibility in the fittings.

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