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| Copper |
Typically this problem is attributed to either the water service (pipe running from the water meter into the house) or the piping inside the house. It is often assumed that the water pressure is inadequate, but many times the water pressure isn't the problem. It could be, rather, that the volume of water is being limited by the piping system itself.
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| Pex |
To understand the source of your problem, the first thing to identify is the type of piping you have in your home and as your water service. Generally there are four kinds of piping used for water lines in homes:
Galvanized, Copper, CVPC, and Pex.
Galvanized steel piping is going to be silvery in color. Be careful not to confuse it with black piping which is used for natural gas/propane. Most people know what
copper piping looks like, but for the sake of those that don't, it is an orange and brown color.
CPVC is a yellowish plastic piping and is more rare then copper and galvanized. Finally there is
Pex, which is a newer style of plastic piping. It comes in red, white, and blue colors typically. Some homes will have a mixture of piping so don't be surprised if you notice more then one type type in your home.
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| Galvanized |
If you've identified
galvanized as your piping, this could be the source of your water problems. If there is no
galvanized identified then your water service may be the culprit. Water service lines will be either
galvanized, copper or plastic.
Many homes built before 1975 have
galvanized water service lines, and many homes built before 1965 have
galvanized piping throughout the house. The problem with this kind of piping is that over time it will rust and corrode until eventually the pipe fills with rust, choking the flow of water. This happens even sooner on the fittings of the pipe. Galvanized piping lasts typically 40 to 50 years, however this will vary depending on the quality of water that you have in your area. A
harder water will deposit more minerals in your piping and shorten its life.
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| CPVC |
Most homes will see a major benefit by replacing all
galvanized water lines. An increased water volume will allow numerous fixtures to run simultaneously with no drop in pressure. Updating your plumbing will increase the value of your home and prevent future frustration.
Plumbing services are very necessary to keep your home safe and healthy.
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