Copper pipe corrosion is the leading cause of leaks and pinholes in copper water pipes. Copper is naturally resistant to rust, but it’s not immune to corrosion.

Clean dirt and corrosion off the outside of the pipe end with a 120-grit emery cloth. The copper should shine when you're done. Clean the mating areas of the pipe and fittings, even if they look ...

Editor: The Water Quality Survey recently sent to Aloha Utilities' customers does not adequately cover the copper pipe corrosive damage that occurs in many Aloha customers' homes. I've had four ...

I was informed by the Sarasota County water department that chemicals -- orthophosphates -- are being added to the water to coat the copper pipes, helpfully reducing the likelihood of corrosion.

This is in response to letters from Richard L. Venable and Janet Greene [July 25] offering opinions as to the cause of the widespread copper corrosion across Florida and other states. The task forc… ...

Zolton CohenQ: I own several apartment buildings, ranging in age from 20 to 50 years old. During the last couple of years they have been plagued by pinhole leaks in the copper plumbing, mostly ...

The average American uses 360-450 litres (that’s 80-100 gallons) of water every single day. And this water makes it way to you through a complex maze of pipes, buried beneath the streets. When ...

When cutting copper pipe, a fine toothed hacksaw may be used quite successfully. To ensure the cut is square to the pipe, a tube cutter should be used. ... The inherent properties of copper resist ...