What Causes Copper Pipe to Fail?

Sadly, copper pipes don't last forever, though they do last quite long, sometimes more than a lifetime. However, in most cases they'll get around 25 years, and that's if the water condition is conducive to the pipes. Changes in the chemistry of water can make it rough on copper pipes, and lead to copper pipe repair. In most cases they will not affect the quality of the water, but will certainly cause the property owner to lose money. ..»