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galvanized nipple question

Author: gmum (IL)

Someone, maybe the city, used a galvanized nipple close to my water meter when doing some sort of work maybe 3 or 4 years ago.

Not sure its worthwhile to mess with it to get a brass fitting in there. Luckily they had the forethought to use a dielectric fitting in there as well.

How long before this becomes an issue? I assume this wouldn't be considered wrong or a problem?

(ps- Ironically, I think this was done during a copper repiping!!... getting rid of galvy only to add another piece??)

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Re: galvanized nipple question
Author: packy (MA) i wouldn't rush out and pickup whatever i thought i needed. but, do get the parts together and some saturday morning when you have a couple of hours change it.
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Re: galvanized nipple question
Author: gmum (IL) So your suggesting replacement... why? Assuming rust is the issue and that would take what 30 years to be an issue? Edited 1 times.
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Re: galvanized nipple question
Author: ravi102769 (VA) Are you talking about the nipple coming out of the top of the heater?
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Re: galvanized nipple question
Author: gmum (IL) no, its a nipple that attaches to the meter where it transitions to copper. It has dialeteric union on one end and the meter on the other. Not sure of its purpose. Edited 1 times.
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Re: galvanized nipple question
Author: packy (MA) the nipple will corrode where it connects to brass. yeah, it takes a long time that is why i said to not hurry.
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