As someone who’s been replacing old and rust-clogged galvanized basement pipes with copper over the past decade, these posts have riveted my attention. Marc Edwards of Virginia Tech now offers some ...

Q: I recently bought a home that was extensively remodeled by the previous owners. I now see that there are copper and galvanized pipes in the house and have been told this can mean trouble if the ...

Q. Art asks: I heard you mention problems with connecting copper and galvanized steel pipe, and would appreciate info on pipe insulators. A. Electrolysis (metal deterioration) results when dissimilar ...

Q. I remember reading something about a product or process for treating pipes to remove calcium deposits. I’m trying to avoid spending thousands of dollars to replace old galvanized water pipes. Do ...

Leaking galvanized pipe needs to be fixed If your home is more that 30 years old, chances are it harbors some galvanized pipe. The water system for most modern homes are plumbed in copper. Copper ...