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Possible problems in plumbing systems in dwellings?In: Science, Jobs, Technology |
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"Certain kinds of metal pipes cannot be combined as they cause reactions. One example is for water heaters, which might have aluminum entries and somebody directly connects copper. When combined, these two metal react and start to corrode each other. "
Water supply is normally copper or brass or galvanized piping
The "REACTION" only happens when copper and non ferrous metal come into contact and most decent installers will use a dielectric fitting to prevent dezincification or galvanic corrosion
Before taking any advice look to see what qualifications they have as many have no idea what they are talking about.
First answer by Tieger Plumbing. Last edit by Tieger Plumbing. Contributor trust: 278 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 10 [recommend question]




