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Alternative water pipe material?
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mini orchard
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 Oct 4 2022, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan99 @ Oct 4 2022, 09:28 AM) Hi all, My bathroom water pipe leaking internally so have to hack the wall and replace new one.. Was thinking any other solid materials beside those grey colored pipe which tends to break after some years? Is there anyone who uses ss piping / aluminium piping and conceal them for long lasting use? PVC pipe seldom leak if concealed in the wall. Probably due to poor joints glueing or ground movement. If you are replacing only the bathroom area, use the same. If is the entire house, there are few types depending on budget. This post has been edited by mini orchard: Oct 4 2022, 09:36 AM |
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mini orchard
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Oct 4 2022, 09:51 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan99 @ Oct 4 2022, 09:42 AM) intend to use for bathroom only for this moment.. planning to re-run the whole bathroom with new conceal piping instead of replacing just the leaking area.. any recommendations for long lasting materials? Not sure of the local pricing plus labour. |
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mini orchard
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Oct 6 2022, 02:02 PM
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QUOTE(shinchan99 @ Oct 6 2022, 09:57 AM) these pipes good for conceal? I worried it will not last as my bathroom is powered with water pump as well.. Hdpe pipes comes in reel and is not easy to conceal compared to those pvc pipes which is straight and long. The connectors are much much bigger compared to pvc. |
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mini orchard
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Oct 12 2022, 08:15 AM
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Dont waste time and money using superior products if is for a small section.
Using the existing pvc pipe if done properly by a good plumber is as good a replacement.
Having said the above, no product will last forever !
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mini orchard
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Oct 17 2022, 08:30 AM
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QUOTE(neekun @ Oct 17 2022, 08:11 AM) I suspecting my internal pipe is leaking but just don’t know where (I.e. bathroom, underground from outside supply into house). Can recommended pipe leaking expert who is reliable to help troubleshoot and fix it? Location is around Rawang area. Generally most plumbers will recommend replacement of the entire piping unless he can try to detect the leak without a guarantee that it is the spot. You have to take risk as every job is different. Depends whether he wants to put in the extra effort. Two months ago I notice the drain outside my house is alway wet even on a hot day. Did some investigation and found that the elbow was leaking. DIY a bypass using the same material and problem solved. Dont have to use high grade replacement pipe for a small section. Some high profile 'plumber' think that only high grade can solve a problem. 
Sorry no plumber to intro as most my house things I diy unless is major. This post has been edited by mini orchard: Oct 17 2022, 09:16 AM |
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mini orchard
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Oct 17 2022, 04:13 PM
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QUOTE(neekun @ Oct 17 2022, 12:16 PM) Replacing entire piping for the whole house or only the suspected part (in my case is the pipe running from ground floor bath room to water tank on roof at first floor)? If can identify the leak spot, then normally is just replacing the area. Not many would want to do the entire house piping unless is no choice, if is a very old property. Is not just replacing from the main to the reserved tank but also from the reserve tank to the the various bathrooms for a complete overhaul of the entire system. |
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mini orchard
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Oct 28 2022, 10:54 AM
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QUOTE(shinchan99 @ Oct 28 2022, 10:27 AM) Found a contractor doing my current leaking, they gave me PPR pipe, joints are heated instead of glued.. Are these lasting?    
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