Repipe + Halo

[OCtoSV]

After a pinhole copper pipe leak that triggered a big water damage claim for the breakfast nook in our kitchen I am having the repipe done, and a Halo water system installed due to the chemicals used by all the OC water districts that create the buildup that compromises the copper. Was blown away when a friend told me he already experienced this in his 2002 Standard Pacific Talega home. Ours was built in 86 so I get that but 2002 was shocking. Bottom line is copper is a time bomb. Anyone else done the full Pex repipe?

 

[irvinehomeowner]

We got quotes from a few vendors.

We ended up doing a partial resleeve for the affected area but will eventually repipe.

If we did repipe it would be PEX. I think the quotes ranged over $10k.

 

[OCtoSV]

We got quotes from a few vendors.

We ended up doing a partial resleeve for the affected area but will eventually repipe.

If we did repipe it would be PEX. I think the quotes ranged over $10k.

We paid $11.5k. and the Halo is another $5K. I would do it now as any copper piping is a time bomb and the plumbers said Irvine Ranch WD has the worst quality due to the chemicals used. Also helps with insurance renewal and rates. I’m so glad I did it.

 

[zovall]

We repiped our old place about 10 years ago:

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Post in thread 'Opinions on full or partial pex repipe for a slab leak'

Oct 21, 2020

I used All American Repipe (https://www.yelp.com/biz/all-american-repipe-and-plumbing-fullerton-4) to do a full PEX Repipe in 2014. It was on a 2.5ba SFR and cost $5900 which included drywall and stucco patching (but not painting).
They came out and did the repipe on Day 1.
The inspector came out on Day 2.
The patching took all of Day 3.

For others reading, if you decide to repipe, consider a tankless water heater, piping for a water softener, lines for reverse osmosis (to the refrigerator), and additional hose bibs (in garage or outside).
Also, make sure they give your their timeline for...

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