Renew Water Line

Galvanised pipes clog from the inside. Know the signs that your water line needs renewing.

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Many houses built in Melbourne in the late 60s and early 70s have galvanised water pipes. Unfortunately, galvanised pipes do experience a build-up of debris and deposits that can result in complete blockages within the waterline. Some signs to look for that may indicate your waterline needs renewing include a brownish tinge to the water colour, poor pressure, or water not flowing freely from all the taps within your home.

Nowadays, there is a variety of piping that is used in place of galvanised pipe, which has the added advantage of being easy to repair and less likely to decay over time.

Signs your water line needs renewing

a brownish tinge to the water colour
poor water pressure
water not flowing freely from all the taps in your home

Why galvanised pipes cause trouble

Over time, galvanised pipes build up debris and deposits on the inside. Eventually that can result in a complete blockage in the waterline. Many Melbourne homes built in the late 1960s and early 1970s were plumbed this way.

What we replace them with

Modern piping is easy to repair and less likely to decay over time. In a week in the life of a maintenance plumber, Glenn repairs a leak under a house and notes that the pipe not being galvanised made it a relatively easy fix.

Water line questions

How do I know if my water line needs renewing?

Look for a brownish tinge to the water, poor pressure, or water that doesn’t flow freely from all the taps in your home. If you notice any of these, give us a call.

Which houses have galvanised pipes?

Many houses built in Melbourne in the late 1960s and early 1970s have galvanised water pipes.

What are the new pipes like?

There is a variety of modern piping available. It’s easy to repair and less likely to decay over time.

Could a leak be coming from an old line?

It’s possible. Old pipes can fail, and hidden leaks can go unnoticed for months. See our burst pipes page for the signs.

Related work we do

Burst pipesObvious or hidden, we find the leak and fix it.Taps and leaksWashers, new taps and slow leaks, sorted.Hot water systemsRepair, replace or upgrade.

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