Microplastics and PEX Pipes
How It Works
How To Fix a Pinhole Leak in Copper Pipes
A traditional repipe can be time-consuming and expensive, usually involving cutting into walls, ceilings, and floors, as well as going days without water. Our patented three-step solution uses less invasive methods to restore metallic and non-metallic pipes without extensive digging, costly landscaping repairs, or restoration inside your home or building.
Step 01
Air Drying of Pipes
First, we connect air hoses to the piping system. The system uses preheated, filtered air to drain and dry the pipes.
Step 02
Corundum Cleaning
Once the pipes are dry, we prepare them with an air-and-sand mixture to carefully clean the inside of the pipes.
Step 03
Epoxy Coating Application
The code-approved epoxy coating is applied, and once cured, the pipes are reassembled, flushed, and pressure tested. In most cases, water service can be restored the same day.
What To Expect
What to Expect for Your ePIPE Installation
Before our crew arrives, a member of our team will be in contact with you to discuss what is needed prior to the start of your restoration.
Step 01
Problem Diagnosis & Preliminary Testing
Our technicians arrive early on your scheduled restoration date, parking their truck and compressor in the designated area to get to work on diagnosis and testing.
Your project manager will discuss the plumbing issues and address any special concerns.
Preliminary pipe tests are performed for pressure and flow.
Bottled drinking water is provided for our customers’ convenience.
Step 02
Preparation
Once we know what plumbing issues we’re dealing with and how to best tackle them, our team gets to work.
The water system is turned off. Flooring is covered and protected.
The piping system is isolated and drained of water.
Shut-off valves, flex hoses, and shower stems are removed. If required, conventional plumbing repairs are completed.
Step 03
Drying and Cleaning
Before we apply our proprietary epoxy coating to the inside of your pipes, they must first be dried and cleaned by our team.
The piping system is dried with heated air.
The sanding agent and corrosion build-up is collected in a sealed filter system.
The waste product is transported to an exit opening in the pipe where it is collected in a sealed filter system.
Step 04
Epoxy Application
Our approved epoxy is distributed through the piping system coating the pipes. Once all the lines are coated, the epoxy is cured and water can be returned to service in as little as two hours, which is the fastest return to service approved in the industry.
Step 05
System Evaluation & Reassembly
Once the epoxy is cured, final flow checks and pressure tests are performed, and the piping system is re-assembled.
The water supply is reconnected using new, top-quality angle stops, stainless steel flex connectors on fixtures, and ball valves where needed.
Complete system checks are performed, and the system is returned to service.
The project manager performs a final walk-through with the owner or representative.
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ePIPE Benefits
The Fastest Way to Pipe Peace of Mind
Prevents Corrosion
Our patented processes and approved epoxy barrier coatings resist corrosion.
Eliminates Leaks
Stop leaks in their tracks without overhauling your existing piping system.
Stops Lead Leaching
ePIPE keeps your water clean and safe from the dangers of lead leaching.
Improves Water Quality
Enjoy healthier water quality without the harm of lead or corrosion.
Residential Financing
For our residential customers, we make the magic of ePIPE more affordable with flexible residential financing options suited to your unique needs.
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Service Areas
We are ANSI/NSF 61-approved in the US and Canada with additional approvals in Europe and several other jurisdictions. Our most frequent service areas span the West Coast and East Coast in the US.
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Case Studies
The Proof Is in the Piping
Explore our case studies to discover how ePIPE and eDRAIN have transformed thousands of leaky, deteriorating pipes into pipe restoration success stories for our customers.
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Residential
Residential
Commercial
Commercial
A 222-home HOA stopped costly pinhole plumbing leaks with ePIPE, eliminating over $250,000 in annual leak repairs without destructive repiping. Discover how this patented in-place pipe restoration solution restored pipes with same-day completion, minimal homeowner disruption, and affordable 7-year financing—reducing maintenance costs while delivering fast, long-term results for the entire community.
Residential
Residential
Commercial
Commercial
Discover how ePIPE helped Laguna Woods Village restore leaking copper drinking water pipes across one of California’s largest retirement communities—without disruptive repiping. Learn how this patented in-place pipe restoration solution prevented leaks, reduced lead leaching, and restored each unit in just hours with no resident displacement and minimal daily disruption.
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There’s no easier way to get back to safe, effective pipes and clean, potable water than with ePIPE.
