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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT REPIPING

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT REPIPING

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Repiping is the process of replacing pipes that are used for supply either for domestic or businesses. This is not a temporary fix neither is it a replacement of a short section of the pipe, instead it requires a complete replacement of the plumbing system. There are many reasons that would require one to repipe their home or business. This includes; rusty colored water, leaks from the pipes or even corrosion of the pipes hence leading to low water pressure.

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The repiping process is the installation of a new copper repipe system. The old accessible pipes are removed and replaced with the new plumbing system. The new hard copper USA type “L” is also included in the installation process it’s secured plus well strapped. There is more over the installation of water stops that is ¼ kwik, plus water supply lines of stainless steel are installed. When the installation of the new piping system is done, water will be turned back on. The system will be pressure tested and later be flushed out.

Materials used in Repiping

For a successful repiping to be obtained there ought to be a professional inspection of the site. In order to obtain a standard repiping system, there should be installation of cold and hot domestic water piping from the water source to the existing fixtures and faucets.

While re-piping there are certain materials that are used some are metals while others can be plastic. Metal pipes are galvanized with; copper, brass, steel or iron. While the plastic pipes are; Kitec, Poly Ethylene PE, Poly Vinyl Chloride PVC and Polybutylene among others. Re-piping can be done through sand blasting of the inside of the worn thin pipe and painting with epoxy paint inside the worn pipe.

Copper metal is proven to be the best for re-piping although it is becoming more expensive. This is because copper has a high-class quality and it’s durability makes it the best metal for indoor repiping. Copper is flexible, resistant to rust, light weight and safe. The copper used in re-piping is the hard USA copper that is manufactured, properly protected plus installed. Avoid using soft copper when re-piping.

Factors to be Considered

Repiping of one’s home depends on a lot of factors such as; the distance away from the city’s mainline, the number of the bathrooms and fixtures plus the size of the structure to be repiped. Repiping is not a simple, easy way of repairing it needs special skills plus plumbing experience. Therefore you are required to identify the problem then contact the right contractor who has plumbing experience.

When Should I Install Copper Repipe?

When Should I Install Copper Repipe?

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If you live in a house or home, which was built 25 or more years ago then there is a high chance that the water pipes in that structure is made out of a galvanized piping. If this is the case then the galvanized pipes in your house will start to deteriorate as they start to age and they will need to be replaced; what is known as copper repipe.

There are various reasons why it is a must for you to do copper repiping in your home. First, it may be because you found your pipes leaking. In some cases, it might be because the water pressure in your house/structure has severely reduced. And some individuals realize they require copper repiping when they see/notice a rusty color in their pipes.  Repiping is one of the rarer home improvement activities people undergo, since it is less evident than upholstery or new furniture. However, in the long-run it can save you a lot of cash, preventing a flooded basement, a pipe burst, or even worse.

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There are several benefits for replacing old plumbing in your home with new copper repipe, the biggest of them all is being able to restore the high water pressure in your house. Small debris and rust start to accumulate in your pipe over time making your water pressure to reduce or to start leaking. Make sure all the areas that cause problems are fixed so that you can regain your water pressure. In addition, by replacing your worn-out and/or old pipes will surely keep you from having any leakages or other problems in the future.

Save yourself from spending thousands of dollars in home repairs by spending the cash now for new water pipes. You will need to do some simple house tests to try to find where the problem is worst, before you start tearing your old pipes. Start doing this by noting which water appliances and faucets are having worst problems. Identify the specific location where in your house you are experiencing worst water leakage or pressure. It is very easy to isolate the specific pipe that requires replacement immediately.

If you are in a process of renovating your kitchen or bathroom, this is really a good time to install new water pipes. Our plumbers can come to your home, see the pipes and give you a rough estimation. They will give you better quotation on the price. You might think this is an expensive endeavor, but realistically it is not, especially if you consider how much money it can cost to repair water damage to your walls or floors; it is much better to take a couple thousands to copper repipe your house before it becomes too late.