The quality of plumbing fixtures varies dramatically. The mineral content of water can shorten the life expectancy of water heaters and clog showerheads. Also, some finishes may require special maintenance with approved cleaning agents per the manufacturers in order to last their expected service life.
PLUMBING, FIXTURES & FAUCETS
ABS and PVC Waste Pipe....................................................................................50 to 80
Accessible/ADA Handles...........................................................................................100+
Acrylic Kitchen Sink.......................................................................................................50
Cast-Iron Bathtub.......................................................................................................100
Cast-Iron Waste Pipe (above ground)..........................................................................60
Cast-Iron Waste Pipe (below ground)...................................................................50 to 60
Concrete Waste Pipe.................................................................................................100+
Copper Water Lines.......................................................................................................70
Enameled Steel Kitchen Sink...............................................................................5 to 10+
Faucets and Spray Hose......................................................................................15 to 20
Fiberglass Bathtub and Shower.....................................................................................20
Gas Lines (black steel)..................................................................................................75
Gas Lines (flex).............................................................................................................30
Hose Bibs.............................................................................................................20 to 30
Instant (on-demand) Water Heater................................................................................10
PEX...............................................................................................................................40
Plastic Water Lines........................................................................................................75
Saunas/Steam Room...........................................................................................15 to 20
Sewer Grinder Pump.....................................................................................................10
Shower Enclosure/Module.............................................................................................50
Shower Doors................................................................................................................20
Showerheads.....................................100+ (if not clogged by minerals or other deposits)
Soapstone Kitchen Sink............................................................................................100+
Sump Pump.....................................................................................................................7
Toilet Tank Components..................................................................................................5
Toilets, Bidets and Urinals.........................................................................................100+
Vent Fan (ceiling)....................................................................................................5 to 10
Vessel Sink (stone, glass, porcelain, copper).......................................................5 to 20+
Water Heater (conventional)...................................................................................6 to 12
Water Line (copper).......................................................................................................50
Water Line (plastic)........................................................................................................50
Water Softener...............................................................................................................20
Well Pump.....................................................................................................................15
Whirlpool Tub........................................................................................................20 to 50