The dissimilar metals react when they touch in the water lines. The dielectric unions stop the corrosion at the connection.
The reaction
The copper and the steel react together in the water. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Jupiter, the reaction is the corrosion.
The union
A dielectric union separates the two metals with the insulator. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Jupiter, the union is the guard.
The water heater
The heater's steel fittings meet the copper lines at the top. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Jupiter, the heater is the spot.
The galvanized
The galvanized to the copper transitions need the protection. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Jupiter, the transition is the spot.
The leak
The electrolysis at the connection causes the leaks over the time. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Jupiter, the leak is the sign.
The install
The dielectric fittings install at the metal transitions. hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings In Jupiter, the install is the fix.
The call
Dielectric help? Call 888-217-3585 and Jupiter Plumbing Experts will match you with a Jupiter pro for the install.
Plumbing in Jupiter: what to know
In Jupiter, hard water and humid conditions are common, and coastal salt air accelerates corrosion on fittings. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Martin County — from Tequesta, Palm Beach Gardens and North Palm Beach to ZIP codes like 33458, 33477, 33418 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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