Coastal air and salted winds around Geelong can speed up corrosion of exposed pipes and warm water units

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Coastal air and salty winds around Geelong can increase corrosion of exposed plumbing and hot water devices, reducing system lifespans and raising maintenance requirements for anodes, valves, and external pipework.