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20 Mar 1999 at 7:39 am #282627roger
My house was built in 1981. I have owned it since 1991. I called a plumber yesterday when I discovered water leaking. He said I had polybutylene pipes and they should have been replaced years ago. I never heard of this before. I called a recovery number and was told that I should have filed a claim before 1997. How could I do this when I never heard anything about it. Have you heard of people in my situation and do you have any advice?
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24 Mar 1999 at 4:26 am #305885Sonny AllenParticipant
Unfortunately for you, the terms were established by the class action. After 1997, systems are covered for 12 years after construction for the internal piping, and 10 years for the exterior. You only have two options. 1. repipe the house after contacting your insurance agent to see if any of the cost is covered by your homeowners policy, or: 2. Repair leaks as they occur.: My house was built in 1981. I have owned it since 1991. I called a plumber yesterday when I discovered water leaking. He said I had polybutylene pipes and they should have been replaced years ago. I never heard of this before. I called a recovery number and was told that I should have filed a claim before 1997. How could I do this when I never heard anything about it. Have you heard of people in my situation and do you have any advice?
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24 Mar 1999 at 4:26 am #305904Sonny AllenParticipant
RESPONSE: Be careful of people likek Hj that try to help buy telling you about class action deadlines. The deadlines change and are very complicated in some cases. Moreover, there is always something new. You might want to try the Spencer class action . . . if you qualify . . . the number is 800) 490-6997. As for the Cox settlement, it is true you are out of the class action timelines. But Hj failed to note that there are at least 3 timelines within Cox for different types of systems. Like I said, it gets complicated.The bottom line is poly is bad. And one manufacturer has now admitted in court that their product is defective from the moment of installation.Visit poly info central at http://www.polybutylene.com: My house was built in 1981. I have owned it since 1991. I called a plumber yesterday when I discovered water leaking. He said I had polybutylene pipes and they should have been replaced years ago. I never heard of this before. I called a recovery number and was told that I should have filed a claim before 1997. How could I do this when I never heard anything about it. Have you heard of people in my situation and do you have any advice?
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24 Mar 1999 at 4:26 am #305910Sonny AllenParticipant
: My house was built in 1981. I have owned it since 1991. I called a plumber yesterday when I discovered water leaking. He said I had polybutylene pipes and they should have been replaced years ago. I never heard of this before. I called a recovery number and was told that I should have filed a claim before 1997. How could I do this when I never heard anything about it. Have you heard of people in my situation and do you have any advice? Mr. Allen; feel free to give me a call at 800-333-3689 to go over your polybutylene problems. I am also located in Texas and have been working with polybutylene for quite some time now. I am usually in the office until 10:00pm our time, so give me a ring when you get the chance.
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24 Mar 1999 at 4:26 am #307748Sonny AllenParticipant
: RESPONSE: Be careful of people likek Hj that try to help buy telling you about class action deadlines. The deadlines change and are very complicated in some cases. Moreover, there is always something new. You might want to try the Spencer class action . . . if you qualify . . . the number is 800) 490-6997. As for the Cox settlement, it is true you are out of the class action timelines. But Hj failed to note that there are at least 3 timelines within Cox for different types of systems. Like I said, it gets complicated.: The bottom line is poly is bad. And one manufacturer has now admitted in court that their product is defective from the moment of installation.: Visit poly info central at http://www.polybutylene.com: : : My house was built in 1981. I have owned it since 1991. I called a plumber yesterday when I discovered water leaking. He said I had polybutylene pipes and they should have been replaced years ago. I never heard of this before. I called a recovery number and was told that I should have filed a claim before 1997. How could I do this when I never heard anything about it. Have you heard of people in my situation and do you have any advice?
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24 Mar 1999 at 4:26 am #308889Sonny AllenParticipant
: I just realized that I have poly pipes. It was described if you have blue plastic piping coming in from water meter you have the poly piping. What action must I take to protect myself and property from future expense? How do I receive info on joining the class action suit or is there other ways to protect your interest.Thank You!!! : : When was your residence built. The external service pipe is covered for 10 years from construction, and interal piping for 12 years. If yours falls iwithin these parameters call 1-800-356-3496: : : What is status of class action lawsuit? What company made the pipes? Who do I contact to have replacement done at the expense of the manufacturer? Any attorneys looking to capitalize on the continuation of the suit?
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