Galvanised cold water main

[Crinkmeister]

One of my work mates has a house built late 50's with what he described as a galvanised cold water supply pipe. Did they really use galvanised steel for water pipes back then? I suppose it was a cost-saving measure. The question is - with the age of this installation, should he be thinking of replacement? Don't seem to be any issues at present - leave it for another 60 years?

 

[Whyme]

Yeah occasionally, leave it in if its ok.

 

[stevetheplumber]

nothing wrong with galvanised pipework youll find it in most large buildings

 

[Crinkmeister]

Thanks for educating me (again!) :smile5: