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If you live in an older home and you've experienced cracked pipes or if you are disappointed in your water pressure, there’s a good chance you can probably blame galvanized piping.

  A lot of older homes in the Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake area have galvanized pipes installed for Plumbing the water supply to all the fixtures in the house. Galvanized pipes were also commonly installed as a waste line running from sinks and tubs.

These types of pipes are most often found in homes that were built over 50 years ago.  Back then, it was believed that coating metal pipes with a thin layer of zinc would help prevent corrosion. However, as it turns out, galvanized pipes developed all kinds of problems and are now commonly replaced with copper or plastic piping.

Some Disadvantages of Galvanized Pipes?

• Rusting - Although the zinc barrier in galvanized pipes does prevent rusting for a certain amount of time, it eventually wears out. When this happens, your pipes begin to rot from the inside out, which can eventually lead to a leaky or broken pipe.
• Unstable Connection Joints - The threaded joints that connect old plumbing pipes are often unstable and prone to leaks or rusting.  The threaded joints have a tendency to wear at the zinc coating of the pipes, which can quickly expose the metal underneath and cause corrosion.
• Water Contamination - When galvanized pipes begin to rot, the corrosion materials and lead from exposed metal can seep into your water supply. This compromises the quality of your home’s water and can even change its color.
• Mineral Buildup - The zinc coating in galvanized pipes reacts with the minerals in your water supply. When this happens, those minerals begin to form a plaque that coats the inside of your pipes. Over time, that plaque begins to restrict your home’s water flow.

What Can You do if Your Home Has Galvanized Pipes?

Paul Vadnais Plumbing can replace your home’s galvanized pipes with new copper or plastic pipes. Copper and plastic pipes are built to last longer and are designed to prevent water contamination and mineral buildup. Because re-piping is complicated and requires a highly-skilled plumber, it’s best to leave the job to a professional plumber like Paul Vadnais Plumbing. instead of taking it on as a do-it-yourself project.
If you have any questions about galvanized pipes, or if you’d like a plumbing system serviced or installed in your White Bear Lake , Mahtomedi, Birchwood or Grant Township home, make the call....call Paul Vadnais Plumbing


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