shawnkey
New Member
I recently purchased an house that was constructed in 1928. During my inspection, I noticed that the water pressure for all the hot-water outlets (kitchen, bath, and washing machine) was extremely low, so I changed out the water heater hoping that would solve the problem. Unfortunately, that did NOT solve the problem. From what I saw when I changed the heater, I suspect that the copper piping that provides hot water throughout the house is corroded. Now I'm contemplating replumbing the lines with PVC.
Since I'm a novice, I'd like to know what things I might consider before I start. Where will problems likely arise? What are my alternatives, if any? For example, I'm not sure whether I have to replumb the ENTIRE house or if I can replumb only the hot-water lines? Will I have to change out the cast-iron drains, or will I be able to connect the PVC to the iron?
I'd be grateful for any advice. I'm a novice, but I'm handy enough that I can do this with a little forethought.
THANKS!
shawnkey
Little Rock, AR
Since I'm a novice, I'd like to know what things I might consider before I start. Where will problems likely arise? What are my alternatives, if any? For example, I'm not sure whether I have to replumb the ENTIRE house or if I can replumb only the hot-water lines? Will I have to change out the cast-iron drains, or will I be able to connect the PVC to the iron?
I'd be grateful for any advice. I'm a novice, but I'm handy enough that I can do this with a little forethought.
THANKS!
shawnkey
Little Rock, AR