Why would NIBCO/CPI Durapex PEX split (lengthwise) and leak?

[Tonya Urashima]

I would be glad to get on board! I purchased my home in 2007 and have had 5-6 leaks this year! My neighbors on each side have also had multiple leaks and would also be interested! You may contact me at turashima@bellsouth.net for any information!

[whatzwheremike]

Mark,
Back in 2009 you followed the recommendations for repair. Did it take care of your problem or did you have subsequent leaks?
Thanks,
Mike

[UnhappyonHighRock]

We live in lexington and have had 2 leaks within the past year. We are having a plumber come on Monday and replace all of the plex pipe in our house, at least all he can get to without major destruction of walls. We also know of several other people in our area with the same problem. We would all be happy to be included in a class action law suit. If anyone has plans to start one we will sign up too. After talking with other people in our area with the same problem we may try to start one here, if we do we will post a link to it.

[UnhappyonHighRock]

We live in lexington and have had 2 leaks within the past year. We are having a plumber come on Monday and replace all of the pex pipe in our house, at least all he can get to without major destruction of walls. We also know of several other people in our area with the same problem. We would all be happy to be included in a class action law suit. If anyone has plans to start one we will sign up too. After talking with other people in our area with the same problem we may try to start one here, if we do we will post a link to it.

We are having a plumber come on Monday and replace all of the OCPI pex (I should have done a better job of proof reading my previous post)

[blaughlin]

I noticed a few other posters are from the Charlotte area like me. I wonder if our problems are related.


Charlotte NC - 2003 home - Builder is John Wieland - Plumbing Sub was Pikes Plumbing - I just discovered my second pin-hole leak in my crawl-space in 8 months. This one has been misting my crawl-space for who knows how long. The insurance company just removed most of the insulation and did a thorough mold remediation. The house was built in 2003 in South Charlotte, NC. The pipe is white 3/4" CPI Dura Pex. Both leaks were within 10 feet of the hot-water heater; however, one leak was in the hot line, the other in the cold line. There have been issues with excessive water pressure in the neighborhood over the years. The pipe exhibited a longitudinal "failure/weakening".

Thanks,
Bill Laughlin
blaughlinspam@gmail.com

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NIBCO Dura Pex Piping – Investigation

Chimicles & Tikellis LLP > 2013
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