Quest piping has been banned in Virginia since the 1990s, but many homes that were built through the late 1970s to the mid-1990s still have these pipes running through their walls.

What is Quest plumbing pipe?

Quest (polybutylene) water pipes are made of plastic resin and were commonly used in water supply lines in homes from 1978 to as recently as 1995. … Repairing a pipe of this type requires cutting out the broken section and replacing it with CPVC. The pipes are joined together with adaptor couplings.

What does quest pipe look like?

Identifying Polybutylene (Quest) plumbing pipes is actually fairly simple. Polybutylene pipes come in one of three colors: black, blue, or gray, with grey being by far the most common. The easiest places to check are where your main water line enters your home, and where the water line is connected to your water meter.