Call for concerns with polybutylene pipe. Met with Kyle and discussed concerns. He and his family moved in to home approximately one month ago. During an inspection there were several items flagged. I reviewed some of the concerns and performed a thorough evaluation. Primary issues identified -Polybutylene in mater bathroom jetted tub (copper in floor, poly is only 6-8 feet of pipe on hot and cold) -S trap in kitchen, and double trapped. (Second trap in basement) -Age of water heater. Ruptured bladder in expansion tank, tank unsecured. Copper gas pipe to water heater. Saddle tap for humidifier on hvac system. Gas valve should be replaced. No drip pan. -Prv showing 70psi @~1230pm on weekday /Christmas Eve. Measured on hose spigot due to concerns with water heater condition. Additional observations. Daughter’s bathroom overflow trim plate missing. Saddle tap under this sink. All end stop shut off valves are old and brittle. Likely to fail when needed to change faucets and toilets.
