a plumber said my 50 year old galvanized pipe generaly does not corrode on the inside. is this true. water in shower backs up. would replacing the galvanized pipe fix water back up problem. plumber sent roto roooter through pipe, but only temporarily fixed problem
2007-06-12 15:55:59 · 9 answers · asked by tommartella1 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It can get debris buiilt up around the insides like the arteries of your heart does with cholesterol. Look for something at the hardware store that is safe to use on shower drains to get the build up to loosen up and disintegrate.
2007-06-12 16:04:39 · answer #1 · answered by Gypsianna P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cleaning Galvanized Pipe
2016-10-14 00:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pipe might not corrode, but if you have hard water, you can get deposits on the inside of the tank from minerals in the water. In some areas, a hot water tank only lasts a few years because it gets plugged up with the mineral deposits from hard water. But if he sent a roto rooter through and it fixed the problem, even if only temporarily, then something else is causing it to back up. It sounds as though there may be a break in the drain line.
2007-06-12 16:05:56 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can do this by using "fernco coupling" found at any decent hardware store or plumbing supply. The easiest method of cutting the galvanized is by using a reciprocating saw. If the pipe is severely corroded I would advise to just replace the drain completely w/ pvc. Just be careful not to damage the shower pan... be gentle :) It can come out with minimal effort. Good Luck
2016-03-19 03:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one person said you are lucky you have a plumber.... I disagree with them,,YOU DONT HAVE A PLUMBER
when you say 50 and galvanized ,,what you mean is stopped up bigtime,,,this last weekend I replaced s trap on kit sink and put a rubber boot on a galvanized pipe,, the pipe was about 15% open at the elbow,,,turned water on ,,filled sink,,, no leaks ,,,but no drain either,,,,,next 4 hours cleaning out GALVANIZED PIPE,,,
YOU DONT HAVE A PLUMBER
YOU HAVE CORRISON SLOWING DOWN YOUR WASTE WATER
2007-06-12 16:23:20 · answer #5 · answered by jose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a rotor router was sent through he line and it helped, then I guess it would be plugged, wouldn't it.
Galvanized pipe does indeed plug up and does corrode. If it's fifty years old, it may be time to replace it.
The next time have then go further out with the cleaner, it may be plugged up further out.
2007-06-12 23:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My house was built in 1937, we have had some problems with our galvanize pipes as well. We took the one off to the shower and it had brown gunk on the inside, kinda the color of rust, so we replaced it. and it's as good as new now. your lucky you got a plumber, We can't find one that wants to work on this old dump.
2007-06-12 16:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i recently replaced the entire plumbing in a friends 50s style home because the galv. lines were 90% blocked and these were supply . he had no water pressure until after the replacement now he cant turn them all the way on,so if pressurized lines can get this corroded imagine how bad drain lines can get. hope this helps
2007-06-12 16:22:22 · answer #8 · answered by KC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not but soap scum and other debris can collect on the particles inside the pipe. That will restrict the flow of water. Bye
2007-06-12 16:05:10 · answer #9 · answered by Sandyspacecase 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋