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Gas pipes in ground or concrete without wrapping gas pipes, hints from a home inspector
Gas pipes in ground or concrete without wrapping: gas pipes passing through the ground usually are wrapped with a plastic tape or they are coated with a plastic shield. These wrappings help to keep water and salts away from the iron pipe. The assumed life expectancy of wrapped pipe is much longer than that of unwrapped pipe. If this item is entered, and if natural gas is supplied to the property, it is highly recommended that a "gas safety check" be performed by the local gas company before you take possession of the property. Indicate the presence of unwrapped pipes in the ground to the gas company. For
LPG lines contact a plumbing contractor for further assistance and information.
Transite pipe
Copper water supply lines are the current standard
Galvanized steel pipe is steel plumbing pipe
Lead water pipe tests have indicated the presence of lead in the drinking water of buildings with lead soldered copper water pipes and in buildings with lead water
pipes
Plastic water pipes
PB pipe is a gray sometimes silver or black colored pipe made of polybutylene
PE pipe is a pipe made of polyethylene
PP pipe is a pipe made of polypropylene
Contact NJ home inspectors for more information and assistance.
SR pipe is a rigid pipe made of styrene rubber
PVC water pipe generally
PVC
Plastic water pipe
Aluminum gas lines are common as connectors between rigid pipe and appliances
The above information was provided by TWI Systems Copyright 1995-2007 1-800-553-5660. TWI is a fantastic company to deal with!
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