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[VAC] Re: Copper pipes seem non-standard size



Just as an additional opinion I had a number of places on my Argosy that
the pipe (1/2" copper) was larger than 1/2".  Local Tech told he has
seen that happen many times (we're in Montana)and it is from freezing
and the copper can be fine in one area then move a foot away and it will
be oversized.  I gave up trying to cobble it back together and replaced
all copper with PEX and Flair fittings and am very pleased with the
results.  Also, I meant to write in sooner concerning the discussion we
had awhile back about replacing shocks.  I was very hesitant to start
the job but it turned out to be easy.  Used two floors jacks.  The axles
dropped easily and the change went well just doing one at a time.
Thanks for the input I received on the PEX and Flair It fittings.
Bruce