The dissimilar metals react when they touch in the water lines. The dielectric unions stop the corrosion at the connection.
The reaction
The copper and the steel react together in the water. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Waltham, the reaction is the corrosion.
The union
A dielectric union separates the two metals with the insulator. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Waltham, the union is the guard.
The water heater
The heater's steel fittings meet the copper lines at the top. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Waltham, the heater is the spot.
The galvanized
The galvanized to the copper transitions need the protection. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Waltham, the transition is the spot.
The leak
The electrolysis at the connection causes the leaks over the time. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Waltham, the leak is the sign.
The install
The dielectric fittings install at the metal transitions. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Waltham, the install is the fix.
The call
Dielectric help? Call 888-217-3585 and Waltham Plumber Connect will match you with a Waltham pro for the install.
Plumbing in Waltham: what to know
In Waltham, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Middlesex County — from Watertown, Newton and Cambridge to ZIP codes like 02451, 02452, 02453 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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