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When Was Galvanized Plumbing Used? From 19th Century Homes - Tools Advisers Galvanized plumbing had several advantages, including corrosion resistance, strength and durability, low maintenance, and cost-effectiveness These advantages made it a popular choice for water supply and sewage systems in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
70s and 80s plumbing : r Plumbing - Reddit In the seventies there was still quite a bit of 2" galvanized steel drain lines being put in, but like I said, PVC was becoming pretty much the standard By the early eighties, virtually everything in the drain was PVC except for a few decorative pieces
Late 70s homes in Houston with galvanized plumbing - Reddit Having lived in a house built in 1971 with galvanized pipes a safe assumption is that you will have to replace them soon Had constant massive issues starting in the 2010s with pipe blockages, water pressure, and leaks
What are common problems of 1970s houses? - How To Look At A House If the house has galvanized pipe, you may see some visible corrosion, especially at the pipes near the water heater But the real problem is on the interior surface of the pipes, which releases little flakes of rust that build up behind behind sink and shower faucets, severely reducing water flow
1979 Condo plumbing. Advice appreciated! : r Plumbing - Reddit I did quite a bit of reno work years ago with a lot of cast iron and copper on the drains and vents and galvanized for the water Usually just bend the galvanized until it snaps off at a joint for removal
Original galvanized pipes from 1949 : r Plumbing - Reddit I was working on galvanized pipes from 1975 and they looked brand new on the inside, this was in Wisconsin In my opinion pipe failures have to do with the water going through them
What type of plumbing was used in 1975? - GreenyPlace. com When did they stop using galvanized pipes for water? Galvanized plumbing was still in use as late as 1990, but its use has since declined due to the corrosion it can cause in the water supply