Potential PB Issue

[Michael R. Boyett]

I'll try it next time.

[Gary Farnsworth]

Thanks, guys. I never thought to look at the washer faucet basin. I will try that at my next inspection. I have seen PB lines painted. You have to be carefull, and assume all houses have PB lines. I have found it many times running through floors, but the main runs in the basements are all copper.

[Mark A. Timpani, CMI]

Here's my laundry ring pic.

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by mtimpani

Here's my laundry ring pic.

Sweet!

[Eric C. Van De Ven]

If you can't see any Polybutylene pipe, there is an easy way to tell. Go under a sink and grab the shut off valve. Try to wiggle it. If it bends, it is most likely Polybutylene.
Most homes built after 1990 use the old "copper stub trick".
They are also doing the same thing with PEX.

[John Onofrey]

Good work Mike as usual.