2007-11-04 02:32:06 · 8 answers · asked by Odin 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Oxidising is very common on copper pipes. Especially where flux from the soldering have been used in excess.
It's nothing to worry about.
2007-11-04 05:49:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper does not corrode. What you are seeing are green stains on the pipes, which is harmless to the pipes. It is caused by flux when soldering joints. A qiuck rub with steel wool will clean it off.
2007-11-04 17:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If corrosion is the problem?then there is acid in the water!
Oxidisation is totally different.Are your pipes turning blue-green on the joints? this usually happens on newly soldered joints quite frequently in new property,this is normal so there is nothing to worry about.
But corrosion is altogether a more serious problem you should immediately contact your water company.A.S.A.P. for them to check your water supply and do not use it for drinking untill they have tested it.
2007-11-04 10:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by Goldy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure that it is copper piping?? It could be the notorious 'TruWeld' from the 1970's ?? copper shortage. But if it was I would have thought that it would have leaked a long time ago.
2007-11-04 12:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corrosion or oxidation? Inside the pipes or outside? New or old? These are very different things, caused by different conditions, and corrected by different means. It's important that you know which is happening and where. I can't advise you based on the information you've given here.
2007-11-04 11:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by briggs451 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be leaks. Could also be as simple as leftover flux from soldering. This would be especially true if it is mostly on vertical piping. The flux runs when heated and is not wiped off. This causes oxidation quicker.
2007-11-04 10:50:10 · answer #6 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Could be small leaks or might just be condensation. The pipes actually have a coating on them when new. This is removed when you use the pipe, with sand paper or a tool specifically used for this purpose.
2007-11-04 11:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
at joints-very small leaks
2007-11-04 10:40:36 · answer #8 · answered by Clint 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋