mckern
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I own a condo in a 6 unit/3 floor ~1920 building. About 8-10 years ago (before my time), the lateral galvanized pipes were replaced with copper. Recently, grit from deteriorating pipes is causing problems in faucets throughout the building. The long-time plumber suggested that we replace the galvanized risers. He also said that this would also lead to an improvement in water pressure.
The new plumber says that replacing the risers will not take care of the grit issues or lead to improved water pressure because galvanized risers do not corrode to the extent that lateral pipes do. He blames our problems on the shoddy work done when the galvanized lateral pipes were replaced with copper. Specifically, the copper pipes stop a couple of feet (more or less) shy of the risers, where they are attached to a section of galvanized pipe that leads to the riser. According to the new guy, it's the corrosion in these remaining lateral sections of pipe that is causing the problem.
Who is right?
Pictures attached.
Thank you
The new plumber says that replacing the risers will not take care of the grit issues or lead to improved water pressure because galvanized risers do not corrode to the extent that lateral pipes do. He blames our problems on the shoddy work done when the galvanized lateral pipes were replaced with copper. Specifically, the copper pipes stop a couple of feet (more or less) shy of the risers, where they are attached to a section of galvanized pipe that leads to the riser. According to the new guy, it's the corrosion in these remaining lateral sections of pipe that is causing the problem.
Who is right?
Pictures attached.
Thank you