If you are living in a home that is about 40 years old or older, then the piping system is more likely to be made using galvanized steel piping. Although galvanized pipes are coated inside and out to prevent rust, they rust inside and will corrode over time, causing a build-up that restricts the flow of water, and/or the pipe may leak.

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What Do Galvanized Pipes Mean?

Galvanized pipes are steel pipes that have been dipped in molten zinc, which helps to prevent rust build up and were therefore commonly used for plumbing when building homes before the 1980s. Since these pipes will begin to form rust all along the inside over time, they are going to eventually cause plumbing problems.

For example, the amount of water that can run through galvanized pipes will slowly reduce and cause low water pressure. The rust can also cause the water to be unclean and unfit for drinking, definitely making it time to further look into galvanized pipe replacement.

Galvanized Pipe Replacement

Galvanized steel pipes tend to last anywhere between 25 and 50 years. While both time and whether there is soft water or hard water running through the pipes are going to determine the overall lifespan of galvanized steel pipes, the end result is going to be reduced water pressure, clogged pipelines and even unsafe drinking water. Replacing galvanized pipe with new piping is simply going to allow for a more efficient and safer water system.

Galvanized Pipes Repair Options

When galvanized pipes start causing plumbing problems, the house is going to need a re-pipe to make sure that all of the rust and lead in the house’s piping system is completely removed. A professional plumber is able to provide a proper evaluation of the current status of a house’s galvanized pipe system and can, therefore, provide homeowners with options for new house repiping.

Below are some of the more popular pipe replacement options when galvanized pipes are in need of replacement.

Copper
Copper is a common pipe replacement choice since it is lightweight, strong, durable and resistant to corrosion.

Flexible Plastic Hose (PEX)
PEX is another common pipe replacement choice as it is one of the newest advances when it comes to plastic piping.

Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
CPVC is a popular plastic pipe replacement choice since it offers great heat resistance.

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