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Copper water supply lines are the current standard, hints from a home inspector



Copper water supply lines are the current standard. Copper has an exceptionally long life and performs with few problems. Copper is much softer than steel or galvanized pipes and for this reason, it is not uncommon to find screws and nails driven into copper pipes. Sometimes, there will be no leak from the nail or screw until it begins to rust away. The nail sometimes seals its own hole but after rusting for a few months, water will begin seeping out of the hole. This can be a possible problem in new construction. For many years copper pipe was assembled with solder containing a certain percentage of lead. Tests have indicated the presence of lead in the drinking water of buildings with lead soldered copper water pipes. Lead can be dangerous to your health. Be aware that the inspector does not perform lead or water analysis of any kind. If you are concerned, it is recommended that you contact one of several laboratories available for this purpose. They are found in the yellow pages of your phone book under laboratories. In some parts of the country construction techniques allowed the installation of water lines under the slab the "slab" being the floor of the building (if it is poured concrete.) Often these water lines were galvanized steel or copper pipes. Water pipes may, on occasion, develop "pinhole" leaks. If the pipe is under or in the slab there would be no way of knowing this unless a wet spot shows up on the floor (which may be under carpet, vinyl or other floor coverings). Gas pipes in ground or concrete without wrapping: gas pipes
Plastic copper pipe in concrete without protective wrap
Pipe meter not supported unprotected damaged
Damaged pipes damaged pipes may include excessively corroded pipes, bent pipes
Water pressure too low or high
Water flow slows when 2 or more faucets turned on
Flow rate reduced at fixture (possible clogged or damaged aerator or valve)
Water pipes fittings joints corroded leaking
Water pipes not insulated insulation incomplete


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This file was last updated on Saturday, 13-Sep-2008 00:07:26 EDT * Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey home inspectors License GI 0121.

Copper water supply lines are the current standard, hints from a New Jersey home inspector who performs home inspections in NJ