Many of us live in homes that are older than us, homes that were built in the early 1900s. Although our homes may seem to be in excellent condition, you may still want to think 
about replacing those old pipes. Whether leaky or not, piping used in the early 1900s can cause problems. Lead pipes were used in the early 1900s when installing plumbing into homes. If not removed lead pipes can cause hazards to your health.
With all our time at home right now, it might be the time to replace you old plumbing. Quality PVC pipes can help get your plumbing system back up and running in no time. It will also last you for years to come.
The best option when replacing lead pipes in your home is to replace them with PVC or Polyvinyl Chloride pipe. PVC pipe is made to be resistant to corrosion, rust, or decay, resulting in a much longer and safer lifespan. With old lead pipes as fluids transfer through, lead is released into the water flow. This means lead would be in drinking water, water used for growing vegetables, as well as the water we cleanse ourselves with.
At Detroit Nipple Works has a large supply of PVC piping and other materials. We can provide you with the exact materials you need to get the job done. PVC can help maintain your plumbing system for years to come. Of course, if you have questions our experienced staff can help find the materials you need.
Make sure to walk through your home and check your pipes, if you do not know what lead pipes look like, call a plumber and have them inspect your home for harmful pipes. If you need to purchase PVC piping, Detroit Nipple Works has all the PVC sizes you need. Finally, contact us today!
California‘s construction sector is one of the most active in the country, and that means job sites have little room for supply delays or material shortfalls. From large-scale commercial builds to complex infrastructure upgrades, project managers need suppliers who can deliver the right materials, on time, every time. Whether you’re sourcing PVC piping for a plumbing system or hydraulic tubing for heavy equipment, having a dependable national supplier in your corner can mean the difference between a project that runs on schedule and one that doesn’t.
California consistently ranks among the top states for construction volume. Major projects across the state — stadiums, medical facilities, commercial developments, and large-scale utility work — require a broad mix of piping and tubing materials across multiple trades and phases.
That volume creates real pressure on the supply chain. When multiple large projects are running simultaneously, materials can become harder to source locally, lead times stretch, and pricing fluctuates. Project managers and procurement teams need suppliers with deep inventory, competitive pricing, and reliable shipping — not just availability on paper.
Choosing the wrong supplier at this stage isn’t just an inconvenience. Material delays can push back trades, trigger contract penalties, and eat into margins fast.
PVC pipe is one of the most widely used materials in commercial and residential construction. It’s lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and cost-effective, making it the go-to choice for plumbing, drainage, sewer systems, and conduit applications.
Detroit Nipple Works stocks PVC piping in a wide range of diameters — from 1/8 inch up to 48 inches — so whether you’re outfitting a single-story medical office or running large-diameter drainage lines for a major development, you can source the right size without hunting across multiple vendors.
Pickled carbon steel pipe goes through an acid-cleaning process that removes scale and surface oxides, leaving a cleaner surface that’s easier to coat, weld, or fabricate. It’s commonly used in structural and mechanical applications where surface quality matters, including HVAC systems, oil and gas lines, and industrial process piping.
Like PVC, pickled carbon steel pipe is available in a broad size range, giving you flexibility to spec the right product for the job without compromise.
Cast iron remains a proven material for heavy-duty applications where strength and durability take priority. It’s used in everything from structural supports to drainage systems in large commercial builds. When your project calls for cast iron rods, consistent quality and accurate dimensions are non-negotiable.
No piping system works without the right fittings. Elbows, tees, couplings, reducers, flanges — the full range of pipe fittings needs to match the material, pressure rating, and configuration of the system being built. Sourcing your fittings from the same supplier as your pipe simplifies procurement, reduces compatibility issues, and consolidates your shipping.
Heavy construction equipment runs on hydraulic systems, and those systems depend on tubing that can handle high pressure without failure. Hydraulic tubing for machinery used on California job sites needs to meet tight dimensional tolerances and material specifications. Downtime from a hydraulic failure is expensive, so the quality of the tubing matters as much as availability.
As one of the western states performing major construction projects in 2013, California companies have plans to construct stadiums, medical offices, even a casino. In doing these projects, materials such as cast iron rods, pickled carbon steel pipes, PVC piping, as well as hydraulics for equipment will be required. Pickled carbon steel and PVC piping come in a variety of sizes ranging from 1/8 to 48 inches. So, regardless if it is plumbing for hotel construction or a major sewage and drain project, Detroit Nipple Works can ship the necessary materials to your California job site.
Finally, when it comes to piping or tubing, place your order with Detroit Nipple Works. We provide materials all over the country on time and accurate. For more information on shipping pipe fittings, pickled steel, PVC, or hydraulic tubing to California, simply request a quote, or call Detroit Nipple Works at 1.888.698.7888.