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How To Prevent Pipe Corrosion Friday, September 3rd, 7:00 PM
Plumbers in Abingdon teach homeowners about the dangers of pipe corrosion.

Abingdon, United States - September 3, 2021 / PlumbCrazy /

Defining Pipe Corrosion and Learning How To Fix It

In every home, there lurks the possibility that eventually, plumbing problems will manifest. One of the most serious problems that can occur in plumbing is burst pipes. Pipe corrosion is one of the main contributors to pipes that burst and cause dramatic flooding. Instead of taking a risk with old plumbing, take advice from local plumbers. With this free information about pipe corrosion and advice about repiping, homeowners can protect themselves and their homes from plumbing problems. 

What Causes Pipe Corrosion? 

Pipe corrosion is a natural process that occurs due to the refining of the metals used in pipes. In nature, metals like to form stable compounds that involve oxygen. Rust, or iron oxide, is the most recognizable form of corrosion. When metals are refined to be used in piping, they slowly seek their original, unrefined form. Corrosion in pipes is the visible result of this process. 

In steel and copper piping inside homes, corrosion is a natural consequence of using metal piping. Corrosion occurs for two main reasons: time and a process called electrolysis. Both can be mitigated by better installation practices, but the service life of metal piping will always be limited. 

Preventing Pipe Corrosion

plumberPreventing pipe corrosion begins with the proper installation of pipes. Ideally, only one type of piping should be installed in a plumbing system. When different pipes are joined together, such as during a repair, corrosion is a likely result. 

When there is no other choice but to repair pipes of dissimilar materials, there are ways to join them so that they won’t corrode. Special brackets and unions prevent the materials from touching, so they don’t start corroding. This is one of the main reasons professional plumbing repairs are so crucial, especially in older homes with metal piping. 

In certain cases, there are a few things that homeowners can do to lessen the severity of pipe corrosion. Having a plumber verify that metal pipes are properly bonded can help. Additionally, installing water softeners can reducing the reactivity of water to slow the oxidation process. 

Fixing Corroded Pipes

pipes Unfortunately, once pipes begin to corrode, there isn’t much that can be done. Corrosion slowly eats away at the walls of the pipe, making them thin and brittle. The thin and brittle pipes will be prone to springing pinhole leaks or completely bursting and flooding adjacent areas. The best way to deal with corroded pipes is to schedule a repiping before serious problems arise. 

Since corrosion is confined to metal pipes, all-metal piping will be updated to modern plastics that aren’t vulnerable to corrosion. Some of the immediate benefits of replacing pipes through a repiping project are:

  • Consistent water pressure since corroded pipes impede water flow
  • Better tasting water 
  • Longer lasting appliances like washing machines and coffee makers
  • Fewer plumbing problems like leaks

New plastic piping like PVC or PEX is cheap and easy to install. They are both expected to last many decades, so only one repiping project will likely be needed as long as the house is occupied. 

About PlumbCrazy

PlumbCrazy provides personalized solutions for their commercial and residential customers in Abingdon. With emergency service and fast turnarounds, they keep their customers safe from plumbing problems. Contact them to learn more about repiping service in Abingdon today!

Contact Information:

PlumbCrazy

1302 Continental Dr
Abingdon, MD 21009
United States

Steve Bogan
(410) 679-7575
https://www.plumbcrazy.biz/

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