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Replace them with copper or plastic pipe.
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Should a homeowner expect more calcium carbonate build up in hot water pipes or cold water pipes?
Cold for the calcium carbonate is disolved by hot water.
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Why is copper used for water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Should supply line coming out of hot water tank have a drop down leg in it to keep the tank from losing heat out the pipes?
No this is not necessary. Install the pipes as per usual. You can insulate the hot water pipes up to two meters or up to two yards from the hot water outlet from the hot water tank to prevent this. No this is not necessary. Install the pipes as per usual. You can insulate the hot water pipes up to two meters or up to two yards from the hot water outlet from the hot water tank to prevent this.
What could cause broken up deposits to come out of hot water faucets Would they come from either the hot water heater or water softener of from the pipes themselves?
All of the above. Mineral deposits form on all piping and water appliances.
Have heat tape on pipes but no hot water why?
Heat tape is just for keeping the pipes from freezing, it does not heat the water. That's what the hot water heater is for.
Why do hot water pipes sputter?
Air in the pipes from a hole, break or crack somewhere along the line, or from a loose fitting or valve near or at the water heater; possibly caused by a mineral or debris- clogged filter screen at the faucet or discharge end.
Why is there orange water in the bathtub when the water is hot but not when the water is cold?
Your hot water pipes have rust in them.
Do water pipes in homes expand and contract?
Well if water is too cold, pipes will contract and if water is too hot, the pipes will expand.
Can you run it in hot tub to get rid of build up in pipes?
There are several commercial products available that you can run in a hot tub to get rid of the buildup in the pipes.
Will pouring hot water down your frozen water pipes help with thawing the pipes out?
yes
How do you know if your hot water heater valve is open?
You know it by touching and feeling the pipes on the hot water side; if they are hot, there is water running through the pipes and obviously the heater valve is open on hot side.
