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I’m no concrete guy, but this I do know: burying copper lines in concrete can cause pinholes due to a chemical reaction.
I have to bury about 4′ of copper supply lines for a shower, and I have to fill the area with concrete (actually stiff mortar). What do I wrap these lines with to prevent future problems? I really don’t want to have to search out and buy specialized stuff for 4 lousy feet of pipe.
I’m thinking of running 4-5 layers of Plastic “Saran” type wrap over the pipes. Cheap, easy, and a $2 problem. Got any other ideas, or tell me I’m off track.
Thanks in advance to all who respond.
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I'm no concrete guy, but this I do know: burying copper lines in concrete can cause pinholes due to a chemical reaction.
I have to bury about 4' of copper supply lines for a shower, and I have to fill the area with concrete (actually stiff mortar). What do I wrap these lines with to prevent future problems? I really don't want to have to search out and buy specialized stuff for 4 lousy feet of pipe.
I'm thinking of running 4-5 layers of Plastic "Saran" type wrap over the pipes. Cheap, easy, and a $2 problem. Got any other ideas, or tell me I'm off track.
Thanks in advance to all who respond.