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Author: china34singapore (TX) I was needing to know that what type of water pipes to replace in my attic. My house is over 60 yrs old and when I run the water faucet in the kitchen the water has a yellow tint and I was told by a friend of mine that its time to replace all of my plumbing. My husband said we could just replace sections using pvc. I am not sure what to do.
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Author: packy (MA) you take a sample of the water and send it to a testing labratory to have it analyzed. then you make an intelligent decision based on their analysis and their recommendation
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Author: KCRoto (MO) Are you on a well, or a municipal water source? Pvc isn't an option, but cpvc, pex, and copper are alternatives to galvanized pipe.
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Author: Wheelchair (IL)

Even your best friends, with good intentions, can mislead you. Before you spend your money, have your water sample tested by your local water department. Do you have a well or city water supplier? Once you know the FACTS, you can hire a licensed plumber to perform an onsite inspection of your property and offer the best suggestions of material types and locations.

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