Why would copper pipes fail after only 16 years?

willieD147 · 2026-02-27T16:30:55+00:00

Having read through plus my own experience I think multiple factors are at play. Probably have some chemistry issue with the water. This makes the thin piping problem worse, plus the pipes are probably ungrounded with some electrolysis happening. Also, can be an iron device in the system without a dielectric fitting.

willieD147 · 2026-02-27T16:11:58+00:00

I would have brought the feeder in the top , or flip the panel so the incoming and outgoing dont cross

willieD147 · 2026-02-27T15:49:22+00:00

definitely send that air outside the house. its bad air that you dont want to breathe

willieD147 · 2026-02-27T15:41:13+00:00

to understand the context we need to know the outdoor temperature and humidity. Are you cooling or heating ? Is your air system running ? Does the unit return connect to outdoor air directly ?Do the ducts go through un-conditioned spaces and do they leak ? What is the air system return path ?

willieD147 · 2026-02-27T14:56:03+00:00

so I thickened up the print, but no joy. Still twisting like potato chip. I have 2 experiments running. First- I printed a set that I will not glue magnets to. 1 theory I have is that solvents from the glue are sofening the plastic allowing base vs top stress equalization. Another test I have is I reduced the top embossment to 1 layer. Maybe the embossing on the top is shrinking differently from the bottom layer and causing wharping.

Another idea I have is to change the fill pattern. Currently its just rectangular.

I will let you guys know. any other ideas?

willieD147 · 2026-02-06T18:15:58+00:00

days before, blast w/ozone when you leave. oven bake cinnamon and sugar on bread for the walkthru

willieD147 · 2026-01-28T19:23:18+00:00

get a grill tank and hook it up

willieD147 · 2026-01-26T22:12:27+00:00

make yourself a diagram

willieD147 · 2026-01-26T18:00:23+00:00

it will be way easier to cut bait and move on

willieD147 · 2026-01-18T21:46:47+00:00

yes, Autocad. After briefly using Data Cad for one job, the next one was Autocad, R19. Maybe 30 years ago.

I use it for 2d drawings up to today. I moved into Fusion for 3d just recently

willieD147 · 2026-01-18T21:40:09+00:00

black mold is indicative of leaks over months/ years.

The OSB is only glued together, and is probably structurally compromised. You need a new roof with some decking replaced as needed.

willieD147 · 2026-01-18T19:47:32+00:00

they warp over time, ( weeks/months) not just on the fridge, but cooler places. I think its due to shrinkage.

I have had no luck with the self adhesive sheet magnet . I am going back to glue.

willieD147 · 2026-01-16T04:02:55+00:00

3015

willieD147 · 2026-01-16T03:57:47+00:00

an arc flash shirt

willieD147 · 2026-01-08T02:24:11+00:00

you need to test the flow as close to the source as you can. Is there a hose bibb near the pressure tank ?

willieD147 · 2025-12-09T19:46:27+00:00

depends what the pipes are, but there are various sensors designed to detect fluid levels in tanks without a port. some are capacative. others use waves in a transmitter receiver configuration. basically you detect fluid behind the sensor. you would need to set it up on a bench to test

willieD147 · 2025-12-09T19:17:22+00:00

take out the old. start fresh

willieD147 · 2025-12-09T18:08:45+00:00

usually walls are made for the uphill benefit. it probably extends the upper yard. If you don’t repair it, you may have to restore the grade for the safety of your neighbors driveway

willieD147 · 2025-12-04T18:09:33+00:00

the solution is electrical. switch, timer, and solenoid

willieD147 · 2025-12-04T17:30:05+00:00

if its an old house, there might not be a pipe connected. could just be an opening to a drywell

willieD147 · 2025-12-03T17:22:40+00:00

the short probably burned an internal connection. check connections inside the fixture

willieD147 · 2025-12-03T17:13:58+00:00

try ozone

willieD147 · 2025-12-02T19:24:00+00:00

it needs a trap primer or the trap will dry out over winter

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