Posts tagged leaking pipe

Dux Qest Pipe

Old black water piping systems, that were widely used in New Zealand homes in the 1970’s and 1980’s, has been found to fail with age. The pipes split and burst and/or crimped connection can fail. These product can be easily identified as a black plastic hose often branded in white as Dux Qest. If your home has this black pipework (or you are concerned that it may have it) call SEAL Plumbing to investigate. Together we can make a plan to eliminate this threat.

plumbing servicesStephen Deacon6 August 2020Dux Qest, burst pipe, leaking pipe, old pipe

Old Galvanised Pipes

Galvanised pipes are zinc coated steel pipes. The zinc is a sacrificial layer that blocks the iron in the pipes from oxidising (i.e. rusting). Many old homes in New Zealand still have galvanised pipework in their plumbing systems.

Galvanised pipes will rust over time and this will lead to leaks and ruptures. They may appear okay externally but inside they can be disasters waiting to happen. The signs of trouble are subtle, check out what to look for…

plumbing servicesStephen Deacon11 August 2019galvanised pipes, rusty pipes, galvanized pipes, leaking pipe