Copper Re-pipe

Copper re-pipe is a process of refitting existing pipes in a dwelling home or business.
Most structures and homes built 25 years or more ago were fitted with iron pipes coated with zinc, normally called galvanized pipes. As the galvanized pipes age, the zinc lining tends to erode allowing rust to form. Once galvanized pipes begin to deteriorate, they need to be replaced. Most people prefer to replace galvanized pipes, with copper pipes, in a process referred to as copper re-piping.

A water system is composed of two measurable parts; pressure and volume. The pressure is measured as pounds per square inch (psi). Water pressure presents the force with which the water passes through the pipes and out of your faucets. Water volume represents the amount of water that can flow through your pipes and out through the faucets in a given period of time.

Sugar Bear Plumbing delivers the right amount of water flow by sizing up your water fixtures to supply the right amount of volume with any pressure dropping after usage of two or more fixtures running at the same time. We�re skilled and very educated at sizing fixtures.

Homeowners usually decide to initiate copper re-piping when they began to see a dramatic drop in water pressure. Decreased water pressure is often very annoying: washing machines fill up more slowly, and garden hoses have a much weaker spray. Perhaps the most evident results of low water pressure is in the shower, instead of a forceful stream., the worst is to experience a dissatisfying trickle of water.

Other ways you know it is time for copper re-piping is when the tap water appears discolored due to rust, when a foul odor comes from the tap, or when pipes began to leak. Plumbers can come into the home and test to see if the problems are being caused by eroding pipes, and make recommendations whether it is time for copper re-piping.

Copper is the preferred material for interior piping because it is lightweight, safe and durable, and does not rust. Because it is also flexible, meaning that plumbers can easily bend and form it within existing walls, it is ideal for re-piping.

I strongly suggest using type L for copper re-pipe. It's made for underground applications and can handle heavy traffic conditions. Using this type L material will give you more quality and less worries in the future.

Copper Re-piping is a major, time-consuming undertaking in home repairs; its not a project for a typical do-it-yourselfer. Professional Plumbers like Sugar Bear Plumbing, Inc. with a fair extent of plumbing experience are best suited to take on this type of replacement. Call us today for a free Quote!

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