subject: A Brief Guide To Copper Repiping [print this page] If you have discovered a leak or rusty pipe in your home a copper repiping job may be in order. In older homes the pipes were coated with zinc which unfortunately, breaks down over time causing your pipe to rust, corrode or even bust. Keeping your pipes in good condition will save you money in the end from any unpredicted leaks.
Copper repiping can be a pretty easy task if you know what you are doing. If you have never had experience with repiping or pipes at all it may be safer investment to enlist the work of a professional. If you decide to do it yourself know the pipe patterns in your homes, make sure you have the right fittings for the pipe and know whether or not the fittings need to be threaded or not.
Soldering is a skill you should be extremely familiar with when performing copper repiping. After you have cleaned your pipes and fitting you will need to solder the pipe so the skill can come in handy. If you are unfamiliar with the skill you can learn from a friend, video, or at a home improvement store. If you are already feeling bombarded with information enlisting a professional may be the best bet for you.
Plumbing companies are great professionals to have come out and help you but you should always call around to get quotes from at least five different plumbers. This will ensure that you don't overpay for the job and labor but also get the highest quality of work for your budget.
After getting quotes, decide whether or not it would be more fitting or cheaper for you to do the repiping yourself or hire someone else. Whichever path you choose know that it does not cost a fortune to do this, so don't be pressures to overpay for the job.
