Old Building before 1970
before 1970
Buildings before 1970 often have lead pipes (drinking water), galvanized steel, cast iron drainage. Lead pipes MUST be replaced. Mixed installations and outdated standards are to be expected.
Lead pipes (drinking water)Galvanized steel (drinking water/gas)Cast iron (wastewater/drainage)Stoneware (main drains)Copper (from approx. 1960)
- Lead pipes — health hazard
- Advanced corrosion on steel pipes
- Clogged cross-sections (lime deposits)
- Leaking socket connections (cast iron)
- Outdated threaded connections
- No standard-compliant grounding
Gebo Original
Temperguss-Klemmverbinder für Stahl-, Siede- und PE-Rohre + Dicht- und Anbohrschellen für Stahlrohr
Gebo Unifix
Edelstahldichtbänder zum Abdichten von Löchern, Rissen und porösen Stellen an unterschiedlichen Rohrarten
Gebo Messing
Messing-Klemmverbinder für Stahl- oder Kupferrohr + Dicht- und Anbohrschellen für Kupferrohr
GeboFittings
Temperguss-Fittings in schwarz und verzinkt
- Always replace lead pipes completely — never repair
- For galvanized steel: check cross-section (often clogged)
- GEBO Unifix repair clamps for quick cast iron repair
- Transition from old pipe to new installation with GEBO clamp connectors
- Asbestos-containing materials must only be removed by specialist companies