Truvue Home Inspections on Instagram: "Poly-B plumbing is typically identified by its blueish grey color but it can also come in red, blue or even black! Polybutylene Pipe (poly-b) is prone to leaking and insurance companies typically ask for full replacement when you go to insure your new home. Having newer red plastic piping (PEX) that is ALSO RED can be confusing. Here's how I differentiate red Poly-b and PEX. 1. The lettering PB2110 or QUEST is stamped somewhere on the pipe. This means it's

Tony Damore on Instagram: "Polybutylene plumbing This home had a plumbing supply system that uses polybutylene plastic distribution lines and compression band fittings. Even though this plumbing system was installed in many homes from 1978 until mid-1990’s, it is no longer an approved plumbing system due to a history of material failures. The failures were related to improper installation, improper handling, improper storage, and plastic deterioration due to chemical reactions with the water sup