HReedKnows
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Hello, my question is in regards to installing a new domestic water service, what is the best point of entry in a slab house?
Point of entry for repipe
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Are you planning on installing the piping under the slab, or in the attic and walls? Are you in an area subject to freezing?
Generally, I would want to locate the service entrance directly underneath one of the exterior hose bibs, the one closest to the water meter or well, as this makes the service valve much easier to locate later.
Generally, I would want to locate the service entrance directly underneath one of the exterior hose bibs, the one closest to the water meter or well, as this makes the service valve much easier to locate later.
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It would be a pex over head repipe, i was wondering what the best way to enter the house, whether to drill the slab on the exterior wall and enter the house through there (under the slab) or come up outside the wall and penetrate the exterior wall, this is in the north Texas area, thanks for the quick reply!
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really depends on where you live. it is important to take into consideration freeze conditions
florida. stub up outside the house and 90 in 12'' above ground
virginia, better be 4' deep
as far as location. I ALWAYS install a outside faucet where i enter the building. 90% of the plumbers I know do the same thing.
WHY? later/ when looking for the water service, start at the hose bib
we are tricky like that
florida. stub up outside the house and 90 in 12'' above ground
virginia, better be 4' deep
as far as location. I ALWAYS install a outside faucet where i enter the building. 90% of the plumbers I know do the same thing.
WHY? later/ when looking for the water service, start at the hose bib
we are tricky like that 
