mediately. Copper’s color changes to green after it has been corroded. This can be a serious problem because it means the possibility of a leak to take place. This may also suggest that there is a problem with corrosion within the pipe. The issue should be dealt with immediately to avoid flooding and expensive repairs. In this short video you’ll learn more about corrosion of pipes and probable causes.

The source of corrosion generally lies in the upstream area of the cause. The cause could be within your water heater. Each water heater is comprised of one component known as the sacrificial aniode. It is the metal rod that is inside the tank. The rod is dissolved by the water over time. The main reason why this rod is in place is so that the water does not dissolve other components inside the tank. However, if it has not been replaced for long time, liquid could cause the dissolution of other metals in the tank that are used for water heating. The result could be the formation of metal flakes, which then make their way into the copper pipes. This can cause corrosion as the metal flakes get buried in the pipe.

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