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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Polybutylene (PB) Pipe
Monday, September 27, 2021
It started out as a wonder material that was flexible and used crimp fittings that could be easily clamped into place with a handheld tool, eliminating the need for a professional plumber. But, in the decades after PB was introduced in the U.S., a tidal wave of house-damaging burst pipes and class-action lawsuits eventually led to manufacturers removing it from the market. Here’s links to our articles about polybutylene:
• What does polybutylene pipe look like? Why is it a problem?
• Do you have to disclose polybutylene pipes to a homebuyer?
• What is the average life expectancy of PB (polybutylene) pipe?
• Does a "QEST" brand mark on pipe mean that it is polbutylene (PB)?
• What do the ABS, PVC, CPVC, PB, and PEX plumbing pipe names mean?
• Which water pipes are an insurance problem and possibly uninsurable?
• When was polybutylene pipe banned?
• Should I buy a house with polybutylene (PB) piping?
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