plumbing

[garjan]

QEST- C-PB2110 plastic pipe this pipe is in our home (1990) - no problems yet - should we replace it? Thanks - J

[AHI in AR]

The biggest issues with polybutylene piping are the early generation plastic fittings and municipal water systems with high free chlorine levels. I have no idea what your chlorine levels are, but your water utility would. Even w/o high chlorine if you have the plastic fittings you are (or will be) in trouble.

[Jim Katen]

QEST- C-PB2110 plastic pipe this pipe is in our home (1990) - no problems yet - should we replace it? Thanks - J

You should replace it at least one or two days before it begins to leak. Until then, it'll be fine.

- Jim Katen, Oregon

[plummen]

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