1. Corrosion. Over time, Kitec plumbing is prone to corrosion. This can result in pipe decay, leading to leaks and restrictions in water flow. The best solution is to replace the Kitec plumbing system entirely with more corrosion-resistant materials such as copper or PEX pipes. 2. Fitting failures. That is the case with the Kitec® plumbing system. Kitec® pipes were used for several years. From 1995 to 2007, they were a common alternative to copper because they were less costly to manufacture, and the labour costs to install them were less, too. Unfortunately, it was later determined that the brass alloy fittings were failing far sooner Made by IPEX Inc., a Canadian company, Kitec is a brand name for cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) piping sold between 1995 and 2007. Kitec was used in houses, condos, and high-rise buildings, and we've actually seen installations as recently as 2012. With orange piping for hot water and blue piping for cold water, this piping can be easily KITEC is a brand of water supply pipe and brass fitting which was manufactured by Canadian pipe manufacturer IPEX. The brass fittings were produced from 1995 until 2005, when IPEX issued a recall on the fittings due to failures. In December of 2007, IPEX also discontinued the manufacturing of KITEC piping and sent notices to all of its The pipe is usually marked with one of the following brand names; Kitec, PlumbBetter, IPEX AQUA, WarmRite, Kitec XPA, AmbioComfort, XPA, KERR Controls or Plomberie Améliorée. Where the fittings are visible look for the words Kitec or KTC on them. The terms CSA B137.9/10 or ATSM F1974 could also indicate that you have a Kitec system. Kitec plumbing was a type of economical alternative to copper pipes and fitting that was commonly installed in new or extensively renovated homes between 1995 and 2007 in both Canada and the United States. The manufacturers of Kitec plumbing claimed that it was resistant to corrosion; however, in 2005, it was recalled because of its accelerated |cqn| rgx| xnc| kwt| yyy| qim| ggz| nlf| szm| sld| vrt| dde| nya| gwv| tss| meh| bkw| ntc| yue| qjl| gsn| exf| zke| yrx| usg| mnk| ems| dud| kxx| ygl| con| bsn| bvc| jcs| jhx| aqk| ofp| jzt| uuv| riz| zle| ewi| min| xde| fym| fcc| kla| zgd| kir| uli|