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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Typically, they don't replace the underground lines, unless they detect a leak. They are copper piping with no joints.
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Thanks.
I've always heard that lines should be replaced anytime a system is replaced but obviously it isn't practical with the underground lines here. One of the reasons I have read is that the line needs to be
PROPERLY FLUSHED or moisture could be a problem and also when upgrading an older system the line diameter could be an issue. Obviously most people here DON'T have the lines replaced so I guess it isn't a recurring problem unless by the time any problem shows up the home owners may be pushing up daisies.
We still have the original system coming up on 13yrs old here since we were 2nd owners but I'm sure the time is near although we had 3 that lasted 20+ years each when we lived up north.