[jayp]

I'm renovating some attic space and adding a bathroom. I've already added the drain PVC and was thinking about running copper supply to everything (sink, shower, toilet) because that's all I know how to do. I don't really trust PVC supply lines. Don't ask me why but I'd feel better about copper behind the walls. But I have been thinking about PEX. I've never used it. I'd be running it probably 20-25 feet from the main supply in the basement. This would save me a ton of soldering! Anybody think this is a bad idea?

 

[Plumber101]

No not a bad idea.

Most supply houses have crimpers you can rent by the day.

 

[JDC]

I like PEX and this is coming from someone who has used copper for years. I tend to oversize by one nominal pipe diameter due to the PEX fittings' ID being a bit smaller.