Is this Galvanized Steel water supply?

[John Gromkoski]

This over 100 year old home had poor water flow at the fixtures and wondering if galvanized water supply is the cause. Pretty sure it is, but want to be positive.

Need a quick answer on this if possible. Thanks.

[mlopezi]

I would say YES

[Wayne B. Wilson]

Yes it is

[James F. McKee]

agreed

[John Allingham]

Originally Posted by jgromkoski

This over 100 year old home had poor water flow at the fixtures and wondering if galvanized water supply is the cause. Pretty sure it is, but want to be positive.

Need a quick answer on this if possible. Thanks.

Hi John
I carry a small magnet in my box so I can make that determination on the spot.

[John Gromkoski]

Great! Thank you all. Can finish the report now.

And John, good idea about the magnet!

[Bob Elliott]

May I ask what type sub floor that is?

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

That's a wall Bob. The image is not properly oriented. Notice the ladders in the background.

[Sean Fogarty]

That's a wall Bob. The image is not properly oriented. Notice the ladders in the background.

Great attention to detail Bob!!

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by jpope

That's a wall Bob. The image is not properly oriented. Notice the ladders in the background.

Gee I thought they were hanging.




Galvanized pipe was commonly used for water supply lines many years ago, but over time many have filled with scale, which is why some older homes suffer from low water pressure. Hard water greatly reduces the life of steel pipe.

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jgromkoski

This over 100 year old home had poor water flow at the fixtures and wondering if galvanized water supply is the cause. Pretty sure it is, but want to be positive.

Need a quick answer on this if possible. Thanks.

Just because the piping pictured is Galvanized, does not necessarily mean that that is the primary cause of the Low Flow Condition.

[Bob Elliott]

True
I always start by checking if hot and cold are the same.
Remember to remove aerators.

[John Gromkoski]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Just because the piping pictured is Galvanized, does not necessarily mean that that is the primary cause of the Low Flow Condition.

I write in my report that this is a possible cause of the poor flow, but also say that it could be configuration of the piping, types of fixtures, clogged aerators, etc, and refer it to a plumber to determine the exact cause.

[dhuxted]

I think it is galv. but has been painted over.
If private water it will be very rusted and pump may be the cause of pressue and rust depending on type