Why do Kitec pipes and fittings fail?

Kitec systems fail due to dezincification—a chemical reaction where zinc leaches from brass fittings, creating white corrosion build-up (meringue), restricting water flow, and causing fittings to snap under pressure.

How do I identify Kitec plumbing in my Colorado home?

Kitec is typically identified by bright blue (cold) and bright orange (hot) flexible pipes labeled with 'Kitec', 'KERRTEC', or 'Ambiant' stamps, usually visible near the water heater or mechanical room.

Does Kitec plumbing affect home sales in Denver?

Yes. Most home inspectors flag Kitec immediately, and insurance companies frequently deny coverage or demand a complete repipe before closing.

Kitec Pipe & Fitting Replacement

Defective Kitec plumbing leads to dezincification, restricted flow, and sudden joint bursts in 1995–2007 Colorado homes.

Kitec pipes and high-zinc fittings degrade under normal heat and pressure. We provide complete, non-invasive PEX Type A conversions in 1–2 days backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee.

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Why Denver Metro Homeowners Trust Just Plumbing

Master Plumber Led

Every Kitec repipe is overseen by Bill Clark, Master Plumber (#MP.00600120) with over 30 years of field experience.

Full Fitting Removal

We replace both the composite aluminum pipes and the defective brass transition fittings to completely eliminate future leak hazards.

Uponor PEX-A Systems

We upgrade your plumbing with modern PEX Type A expansion piping that is completely immune to dezincification and corrosion.

How to Identify and Diagnose Kitec Plumbing

1. Visual Identification

Kitec consists of an aluminum core sandwiched between inner and outer layers of plastic (PEX-AL-PEX). It is typically bright orange (hot water lines) and bright blue (cold water lines), stamped with brand names like Kitec, PlumbBetter, WarmRite, or KERRTEC.

2. Dezincification of Brass Fittings

The primary failure point of Kitec systems is the brass fittings. Chemical reactions leach zinc out of the alloy, forming a powdery white crust ("meringue deposit") on the outside while weakening the metal inside until the fitting snaps under municipal pressure.

3. Pipe Blistering and Delamination

Over time, hot water lines can develop micro-blisters where the outer PEX layer separates from the aluminum core, significantly increasing the likelihood of sudden wall blowouts.

Denver Metro Areas Where We Frequently Replace Kitec

Kitec was widely used in late 1990s and early 2000s developments across these communities:

Broomfield Repiping Thornton Repiping Aurora Repiping Littleton Repiping Westminster Repiping Centennial Repiping