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wenmang@yahoo.com

2006-07-31, 1:25 pm

Hi,

I noticed that some of joints of copper pipe start turning "green" and
copper becomes rusty. Could I find any rusy-resistant
chemicals/application to be used to apply on the surface of the joints
to prevents futher rusting?
thx

bamboo@localnet.com

2006-07-31, 1:25 pm

That;s where the flux from soldering was, other than wiping them off
with a damp rag I wouldn't be too concerned.
wenmang@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I noticed that some of joints of copper pipe start turning "green" and
> copper becomes rusty. Could I find any rusy-resistant
> chemicals/application to be used to apply on the surface of the joints
> to prevents futher rusting?
> thx


hallerb@aol.com

2006-07-31, 5:25 pm

copper turns green naturally, as long as there isnt a leak just forget
about it.

if your really bugged use copper cleaner wipe well remove ALL cleaner
and paint with clear acrylic. it will stay shiney.

you prepping a home for sale?

scott21230@gmail.com

2006-07-31, 5:25 pm

If you are really bored, you can clean your copper pipes really good
with a brillo pad, or something, then hit them with brasso, then wax
them to keep them looking shiny. I've made some very old coper pipes
look like new that way. I don't recommend this to anyone who does not
have a great deal of patience or free time.

wenmang@yahoo.com

2006-07-31, 5:25 pm


scott21230@gmail.com wrote:
> If you are really bored, you can clean your copper pipes really good
> with a brillo pad, or something, then hit them with brasso, then wax
> them to keep them looking shiny. I've made some very old coper pipes
> look like new that way. I don't recommend this to anyone who does not
> have a great deal of patience or free time.



I am not bored actually. The reason I am asking is that the joints are
behind of wall(shower pipe connections) and are not visible unless I
open the dry wall door. I am worried that one day it will leak without
notice and cause the damage of the cellings. By Apply some pretection
coating may cause them last long if not forever.

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