Tag: pipes
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Why Polybutylene Pipes Still Cause Issues in Renovations
Polybutylene pipes, widely installed across North America between the late 1970s and mid-1990s, were once celebrated as a breakthrough in residential plumbing. Lightweight, inexpensive, and easy for contractors to work with, these flexible gray pipes were marketed as the “future of plumbing systems.” Decades later, however, they have become one of the most notorious materials…
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Why Polybutylene Pipes Still Cause Issues in Renovations
Polybutylene pipes, widely installed across North America between the late 1970s and mid-1990s, were once celebrated as a breakthrough in residential plumbing. Lightweight, inexpensive, and easy for contractors to work with, these flexible gray pipes were marketed as the “future of plumbing systems.” Decades later, however, they have become one of the most notorious materials…
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How to fix pipes making noise when the water is turned on
If your pipes are making noise when the water is turned on, don’t panic; you are not alone. It’s not an uncommon occurrence when taps are turned on or a heating system kicks in. Most of the time, banging, rattling and whistling pipes are not a big issue. However, noisy pipes can indicate problems that…
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Could your home still have lead pipes for your drinking water? How to find out and what to do
Mention lead pipes and my first thought is of the Cluedo murder weapon – something from a bygone era when guests wandered through grand country houses with billiard rooms and libraries, plotting the demise of poor Dr Black. In other words, lead piping feels like a relic of centuries past – hardly something you’d expect…
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Copper vs plastic pipes: Pros, cons, costs and more
Copper vs plastic pipes is a common conundrum when looking to fit new pipework in your home. Which should you use for everyday plumbing projects? Which should you use for central heating? Can you use both? If you’re installing a radiator to expand your central heating system, adding a new boiler, or introducing underfloor heating,…