Re-pipe Plumbing Service

Written by Gerrit on November 30, 2015. Posted in Re-pipe Service, Palm Beach Plumber.

Re-pipe Plumbing Service Boca Raton

Re-pipe plumbing service from polybutylene to Pex pipe is provide by Hardenburgh Plumbing; Polybutylene pipe has been around for over 40 years to replace copper which was very costly at the time.

In the 1970s new advances in plumbing were made available. PVC replaced cast-iron pipe used for sanitary systems and residential and commercial usage. Still today PVC is used for clean and irrigation systems for the home.

Polybutylene pipe came out about the same time. It was flexible, cheaper and labor costs were a lot less.

Polybutylene discontinued in the mid-90s because of manufacturing defects. The defects were identified as the rings got older they would tend to split causing massive leaks in homes which met flooding.

Re-pipe Plumbing Service with Pex Pipe

Pex pipe is something of the same order, but the materials have lasted a long time and presents no problems.

When a homeowner is getting ready to purchase a house, he must ask if the home has any polybutylene pipe anywhere.

How do you find out if you have polybutylene pipe in your house?

The first thing you can do is to check the water heater is the piping in the back wall seems to be loose, if your house built in the 1980s there’s a good chance it could be in your home.

The second way is to check in the attic to see if you can see great piping running in the ceiling polybutylene is gray in color and flexible so you can’t miss it. It is essential that you do try to remove the piping before the nightmare occurs.

Nowadays you can replace the pipe with Pex pipe or CPVC they work well, and there are no complaints because it has been used for many years. The homeowner must ask the insurance company if they can help with the cost of replacing the polybutylene pipe to eliminate future floods in the house.

Hardenburgh Plumbing will give you a free inspection to check for polybutylene pipe and to know if you need a re-pipe plumbing service, call us we are available 24/7 to help you, (561) 968-0000.

Plumbing Pipes Advice

Written by Gerrit on August 26, 2015. Posted in Re-pipe Service, Palm Beach Plumber.

Plumbing Pipes: A Few Necessary Tips

Plumbing pipes problems require proper repairs from an experienced do-it-yourselfer or a licensed plumber. Often, a sound piece of insight is necessary to start off on the right foot, and the advice in this article is a good place to find such an insight.

If a plunger is ineffective, you might be able to do the trick with a bucket of warm water. This procedure can be repeated if the water level again returns to a level that is too low.

If your house uses well water and there is orange or pink stains in tubs or sinks, it’s because of the iron level in the water. Luckily, you can quickly fix this by adding some water softener to your supply. You can pick up this product at a lot of stores, or have it shipped out to you.

Re-piping : A Palm Beach Plumber Job

Written by Gerrit on November 18, 2011. Posted in Re-pipe Service, Palm Beach Plumber.

REPIPING OPTIONS FOR YOUR HOME

Whether installing pipes in a new home or re-piping an older home, there are several options when choosing which piping materials to use. You will want to consider the ease of installing and methods of installation when choosing materials.

Galvanized piping was used in many older homes, and is not recommended for installation in a new home. It was fine in older homes, but over time it corrodes internally, and a build up occurs, causing the water flow to be restricted. Many homeowners today replace galvanized piping whenever possible.

Options for replacing galvanized piping, or repiping in a home include PVC, CPVC, PEX and Copper piping. PVC piping and CPVC piping are similar, although PVC piping does have the restriction that it should not be used for over 140 degrees. Most hot water in homes probably won’t go over 140 degrees, but the usual choice between PVC and CPVC piping is to go with CPVC. CPVC piping has been used for over 40 years, and will withstand temperatures of up to 180 degrees.

Most newer homes have either CPVC piping or copper depending on the builder’s or homeowner’s preference when the home is built. When installing CPVC piping, certain adhesives are needed, and only the adhesives made for use with CPVC piping can be used. CPVC piping is very lightweight compared to copper, and fairly easy to install.

Copper piping has been used in homes since the 1920’s. It’s heavier weight than CPVC piping, but one of the drawbacks is that it needs to be soldered. In an older home, especially one where insulation is present near the piping, soldering may not be a good idea. Copper piping is good in that it doesn’t support bacteria growth, and it can be “bent” to fit in oddly shaped places, rather than joints being used. Copper is good where water is not highly acidic. If water is acidic, tiny “pin hole” leaks can occur eventually. It has a smaller external diameter than CPVC piping and is very heat resistant.

PEX tubing has been used for plumbing purposes since the 1980’s and many installers like PEX piping because of it’s flexibility; it can be turned to a 90 degree bend in just 8 inches of space. Flexibility and ease repiping are the main benefits of using PEX tubing. It does require the use of brass fittings.

Whether repiping a home or installing new piping, Palm Beach Plumber can be a very valuable resource for information.

Hardenburgh Plumbing is your full service Palm Beach Plumber servicing West Palm Beach and Surrounding areas. For more information visit us online at www.ecstatic-ardinghelli.74-208-174-231.plesk.page Hardenburgh Plumbing | 3565 S Jog Rd Greenacres, FL 33467 | 561-968-0000