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minus-squareParent [none/use name]hexbear4·3 years agoHuh I would've figured metal would last a while, but I guess it rusts easily. Suprised they haven't engineered ways around that. link
minus-squareSaniFlush [any, any]hexbear8·3 years agoIf your water has a high pH it will corrode your copper piping. My water pipes were so thin you could chew them. link
minus-squareAcute_Engles [he/him, any]hexbear5·3 years agoI mean you could use stainless steel or use some kind of coated metal so there are technically non plastic solutions it comes down to cost link
Huh I would've figured metal would last a while, but I guess it rusts easily. Suprised they haven't engineered ways around that.
If your water has a high pH it will corrode your copper piping. My water pipes were so thin you could chew them.
I mean you could use stainless steel or use some kind of coated metal so there are technically non plastic solutions it comes down to cost