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    Pipe Least Likely to Burst in Freezing Temperatures

    Thanks PEDARRIN2 for the IPC information. It's looking like PEX tubing might be best here. I'm considering an outer "conduit" of 3/4" PEX (insulated) with a 1/2" or 3/8" PEX tubing inside. I'll make individual runs to the fixtures (bathtub, sink, toilet) to eliminate any joints under the...
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    Pipe Least Likely to Burst in Freezing Temperatures

    Thanks to all for your input. Carl B's HDPE inside Mr. Halloran's bent tube sounds like a pretty foolproof approach albeit a bit tricky to implement. Mshimko, I'm trying to stay clear of anything that could fail like heat tapes as there will be no access to these pipes once my subfloor goes...
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    Pipe Least Likely to Burst in Freezing Temperatures

    Once the subfloor/durock/tile goes down in the small bathroom I'm renovating there will be no access to the pipes under the floor. I live near Erie, PA so winter temps can be very low. There is a shallow unheated space under the floor which is sealed off from the weather. The bottom of this...

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