Solution For Pinhole Leaks: What Should You Do?

August 6, 2010 | Author: Lars Sandenson | Posted in Home & Family

Have you got leaking pipes? Pinhole leaks are common in home or hotels of historical value and existing for more than 50 years. Water circulating pipes in these buildings start to leak in many places, which is generally known as the pinhole-type leaks. Usually, pipes in these buildings have a life span of 25 to 50 years depending on the material. In this article, you can find the cause and solution for pinhole leaks.

Before finding a solution for pinhole leakings, it is necessary to identify the causes for pinhole leaks. Pipes made of copper are used in houses and other places, which has a lifetime of 50 years. After its lifetime, the pipe starts to break down leading to damage and pinhole leaks. Another important reason for pinhole leaks is the alteration in process of water treatment.

There are places where underground piping is essential and in such cases pinhole type leaks may arise because of improper soil chemistry. In most of the electrical cases, copper is used as the grounding element. Recently all cables and electrical wires are buried under the ground, which makes the underground copper pipes to pick up corrosive electrostatic force making them to damage and leak soon. Pinhole leaks may also arise when you use copper of non-standard composition.

In order to find a solution to prevent pinhole leaks, consult a licensed plumber. Cost to prevent current leakage and future leakage may vary depending on the technique used by the plumber. There are number of ways to solve the pinhole leaks.

If you can find 3 to 5 leaks in your home in a time span of 6 or 8 months, we recommend you to change the entire piping in your house. Note that partial re-plumbing costs more than complete re-plumbing work. If you are buying a new house, check whether your house covers insurance for copper pipes installed in your house.

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Author: Lars Sandenson

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