Re: Replumbing of inslab copper.

Posted by geoff on February 17, 19101 at 11:39:02:
In response to Re: Replumbing of inslab copper.
: If you repair under slab or under ground make sure you check with the supplier and purchase the correct piping for this installation. In most areas building codes require a specific copper pipe type for this repair. Carl: What is it that you would like to do? : You can insert a smaller size tube in the one : that has failed. : You can attempt to pull new lines under the slab : while pulling the old ones out. : You can break up the floor and make a repair on : the leaking section. : You can repipe overhead with Copper,CPVC,HDPE or : other approved piping material. : : If you intend to repair the existing copper piping : system,give some consideration to installing a "Copper Knight" to protect from additional pin : hole leaks in your piping. : Bud

Posted by geoff on February 17, 19101 at 11:39:02:

In response to Re: Replumbing of inslab copper.

: If you repair under slab or under ground make sure you check with the supplier and purchase the correct piping for this installation. In most areas building codes require a specific copper pipe type for this repair.

Carl: What is it that you would like to do?
: You can insert a smaller size tube in the one
: that has failed.

: You can attempt to pull new lines under the slab
: while pulling the old ones out.

: You can break up the floor and make a repair on
: the leaking section.

: You can repipe overhead with Copper,CPVC,HDPE or
: other approved piping material.
:
: If you intend to repair the existing copper piping
: system,give some consideration to installing a "Copper Knight" to protect from additional pin
: hole leaks in your piping.
: Bud

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