Hello everyone, new homeowner here. Before we bought the house, we had an inspection that indicated all the plumbing was PVC. Now, a couple of months later, I’ve discovered that only the first few meters are PVC, and the rest — inside the walls — is actually galvanized pipe. The house was built in 1998. To replace the pipes, I’d have to tear apart the bathroom. I was planning to renovate the bathroom in a couple of years, but as you can imagine, the budget isn’t there right now to comfortably spend 10–15k on a bathroom and another 10k on plumbing throughout the house (if those numbers are even accurate). So my question is: how long can I realistically keep using these pipes? * Lower water pressure than my old apartment, but still serviceable * In areas where water is used daily, there’s no sign of rust or discoloration * In areas where water isn’t used for 1–2 weeks, the water can be slightly orange * Exposed pipes look fine, no visible rust I’m a bit worried that I might need to replace them immediately, but can I safely delay it 5–10 years until I’ve saved up more, or is replacement needed ASAP? By then, the pipes would be around 32–35 years old. Thank you!