ive been a plumber 16 years , so to make it simple, 1st if its new construction, it is because the plumber didnt wipe the flux off of the pipes, and so forth causes a green film in what is called OXIDATION, this can be detremental to your pipes , big time. so wipr the pipes with warm water and a mild soap. 2nd scenario , it to where the pipes have made contact with another metal i.e. a screw or a nail. So in a way to say without having a service plumber come tell ya ya it will be 1000 ish bucks , and ya think !#$&#&$! get a flash light serarch near the areas before and after ya seen the green , look for a forieghn metal touching it some where, move it away use black electrical tape to keep it the heck from making contact INOTHERWORDS insulate it from the steel, aluminum , iron especially. then wipe with a abraisive dish sponge , with warm water and soap, or steel wool, then wipe to a dry. in a nut shell you can do it solo , and save big $$$ .Jason Romero(=. times are tough at the moment. in a nut shell you just saved $'s by wiki..... brass is the only safe metal to make contact with copper
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
If your hot water pipes are frozen, you may notice a lack of hot water coming out of the faucets. You can check for frozen pipes by feeling the pipes for cold spots or listening for unusual sounds when you turn on the hot water. If you suspect your hot water pipes are frozen, it's important to take action to thaw them to prevent damage.
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.
Yes, hot water pipes can freeze if the temperature drops low enough. The potential consequences of frozen hot water pipes include burst pipes, water damage, and loss of hot water supply. To prevent this, you can insulate the pipes, keep the heat on in your home, and allow faucets to drip during extremely cold weather.
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.
During a freeze, water in pipes can freeze and expand, causing the pipes to burst. This can lead to a loss of water pressure and potentially no hot water as the pipes are damaged and unable to deliver it.
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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.
To unfreeze hot water pipes, you can use a hairdryer, heat lamp, or heating pad to gently warm the pipes. You can also wrap the pipes with towels soaked in hot water or use a portable heater to warm the area where the pipes are located. Avoid using open flames or high heat sources to prevent damage to the pipes.
The water pipes are full of cold water. All that cold water has to be flushed from the pipes before the hot water from the tank reaches your faucet.
Water pipes may be covered with foam rubber to stop condensation dripping from the surface of cold water pipes in warm and damp climates, and to insulate hot water pipes so the water in them does not cool while flowing from the hot water tank to the faucet,