Hey everyone. What in the world causes this much corrosion (copper turning green on its entire surface)? The space is an outdoor-access utility room. The well pressure tank’s galvanized pipe is green like this as well. Anyone have an idea why this happens?
Exposure to chlorine will do it.
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It’s the well water. Have it tested.
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Condensation from the cold well water and of course the water itself.
Copper pipe electrolysis is a copper water main killer.
The steel tank is oxidized. Almost pitted through I suspect.
There are copper pipes, unions, steel tank, as well, electricity for the pump.
Pick you choice.
Thanks guys.
Perhaps an intense amount of condensation during extreme conditions, cold and/or hot.
Welcome to the forum Andy
I was wondering how I missed this post now I see.
Good luck in your inspector endeavor.
You have a good day sir