Copper pipe pinhole leak One of the most common types of plumbing leaks is a pinhole leak found in copper pipes. In our modern era copper has become the popular metal used for plumbing. It is lighter weight and more resistant to corrosion. Pinhole leaks are pretty much that, about the size of a pinhole. However, once your copper pipes begin springing pinhole leaks, more are sure to follow sooner or later.
Don’t be fooled by their tiny size, a pinhole leak that is undetected or ignored will create extensive damage. These tiny drops will eventually turn into a spray and as water continues to accumulate, moisture will make a perfect environment for mold. Left long enough, even the structure of your home can be at risk due to wood rot.
Why pinhole leaks happen has not been understood until more recently. Here is Southern California it is the chloramines found in our water that are strongly suspected. In fact there are now law suits against numerous water departments who add chloramines to the water. Chloramines are believed to literally eat away at the copper pipes, causing pitting. Newer copper pipes seem to be more at risk than older copper pipes. Possibly the reduction of quality that we see across the board in order for manufacturers to pocket a little bit more of your dollars is part of the problem. These types of pinhole leaks have become a problem more recently.
Don’t be fooled by their tiny size, a pinhole leak that is undetected or ignored will create extensive damage. These tiny drops will eventually turn into a spray and as water continues to accumulate, moisture will make a perfect environment for mold. Left long enough, even the structure of your home can be at risk due to wood rot.
Why pinhole leaks happen has not been understood until more recently. Here is Southern California it is the chloramines found in our water that are strongly suspected. In fact there are now law suits against numerous water departments who add chloramines to the water. Chloramines are believed to literally eat away at the copper pipes, causing pitting. Newer copper pipes seem to be more at risk than older copper pipes. Possibly the reduction of quality that we see across the board in order for manufacturers to pocket a little bit more of your dollars is part of the problem. These types of pinhole leaks have become a problem more recently.
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