Does copper pipe wear out?

05-12-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
ouchmythumb Newbie   Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 7	Does copper pipe wear out? Hi All, Does copper pipe wear out? I've got the house pretty torn up and I'm wondering if I should replace the pipes while I can see them?

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05-12-2007, 11:40 PM	#2
Ron The Plumber Journeyman Plumber     Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1,994	Does copper pipe wear out? Yes they can, replace with pex pipe. __________________ Fix it right the first time, so you won't have to fix it a 2nd time. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-13-2007, 01:05 AM	#3
handy man88 Member   Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,733	Does copper pipe wear out? I think copper piping might last 50+ years. Before you make any changes, you might want to run a pressure test to find out.