How Pipe Corrosion Happens

In the Tampa Bay region pipes don’t last forever. Even copper pipes, despite their 50+ year lifespan, develop corrosion over time and in certain conditions. How does pipe corrosion affect your plumbing and your home’s water? Also, how do you prevent your pipes from corroding? Corrosion affects different types of pipes in different ways. Cast iron pipe corrosion looks different than galvanized pipe corrosion and it can be caused by several factors. The bottom line: we want your plumbing and the water you drink to be safe. What are the Causes of Pipe Corrosion? Corrosion is an electrochemic...
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Pipe Corrosion and The Impact on Your Plumbing

How Does Pipe Corrosion Work? In Tampa, with all the salt air,  pipes don’t last forever. Even copper pipes, despite their 50+ year lifespan, develop corrosion over time. How does pipe corrosion affect the plumbing and your Tampa home’s water? And how do you prevent your pipes from corroding? Corrosion affects different types of pipes in different ways. Cast iron pipe corrosion looks different than galvanized pipe corrosion and it can be caused by several factors. The bottom line: we want your plumbing and the water you drink to be safe. What are the Causes of Pipe Corrosion? Cor...
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