[djlnc]

We just got an inspection report for a home that's only a couple years old. The gas piping shows severe corrosion. I'm a little concerned about it.

[bob47]

Originally Posted by djlnc

We just got an inspection report for a home that's only a couple years old. The gas piping shows severe corrosion. I'm a little concerned about it.

That's a close pipe nipple, 100% cut with threads. No matter how it started out, base metal is exposed. If it's steel, it will rust.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by djlnc

We just got an inspection report for a home that's only a couple years old. The gas piping shows severe corrosion. I'm a little concerned about it.

It's very unlikely that your steel nipple comes from China. MOST steel in the US - comes from the US and Canada.

[djlnc]

How about Thailand?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by djlnc

How about Thailand?

Less than 1% of all steel imports come from Thailand.

[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by djlnc

We just got an inspection report for a home that's only a couple years old. The gas piping shows severe corrosion. I'm a little concerned about it.

You will need to consult with a plumber, but there are several products for cars to stop rust which maybe an option, however, I would consider having this replaced and possibly coated to stop future corrosion.

[retiredguy123]

Is there any real evidence that products made in China are lower quality than those made elsewhere? If we banned all products from China, our country would be in serious trouble.

[djlnc]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

You will need to consult with a plumber, but there are several products for cars to stop rust which maybe an option, however, I would consider having this replaced and possibly coated to stop future corrosion.

My thoughts also. Thanks.

[village dreamer]

all you have to do is wire brush it , then paint it . that rust is just top coat stuff.

[djlnc]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Is there any real evidence that products made in China are lower quality than those made elsewhere? If we banned all products from China, our country would be in serious trouble.

Just off the top of my head you might want to look up Chinese Drywall Lawsuit, Chinese Flooring Lawsuit, Chinese Pet Food Poison...

[rustyp]

Only logical solution is The Villages need to ban Chinese nipples.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by djlnc

Just off the top of my head you might want to look up Chinese Drywall Lawsuit, Chinese Flooring Lawsuit, Chinese Pet Food Poison...

And, I would just point to the Johns Manville lawsuits, that are still paying off claims for their defective insulation products. But these are just anecdotal incidents, not an objective analysis. We depend on so many products from China that it is impossible to make a fair comparison. I think that, without Chinese products, our economy would collapse.

[Topspinmo]

IMO surface corrosion from either Florida moist air (humidity) or galvanic corrosion from two dissimilar metals. First spray the fitting with soapy solution see it got any tiny leaks. Then, clean it with wire brush as suggested and paint with rust preventer. Or just regular metal paint like rustoleum. After dries spray it again with soapy water solution. No bubbles? good to go.

Or it you really think it unsafe call gas company or plumber.

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[MplsPete]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

. . . I think that, without Chinese products, our economy would collapse.

Reply #7 has similar sentiments, "If we banned all products from China, our country would be in serious trouble."

I say, if America stopped buying Chinese products, China would implode.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by rustyp

Only logical solution is The Villages need to ban Chinese nipples.

This post is racist, and sexist!