My homes is 25 years old and all my water pipes are CPVC. We have well water with a PH of 6.1. I was told I need a acid neutralizer which I understand will raise the PH level. Most of the plumbing fixtures are original and still working fine. Also most of our appliances are 10 years old and still going. I've been told that the acidic water will eat away at the CPVC cement joints and they will fail. (Is this true?) Not sure if putting in a acid neutralizer is worth the money and maintenance. I'm mostly worried about the joints failing not so much the fixture/appliances. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
-Can CPVC cement handle a PH of 6.1 for much more then 25 years? (looks like the builder used an orange cement on the joints)
-Can CPVC cement handle a PH of 6.1 for much more then 25 years? (looks like the builder used an orange cement on the joints)