Found big pipes running through the woods. What are they??

[Mr Boochie]

A lot of aluminum was used pre-plastic post war. Looks like aluminum to me. Not really able to tell from the pics. Resembles galvanized too somewhat.

Wow! Aluminum water pipes. Well, I guess if you are going to replace them in 5 years...

Maybe a mix of different metal types?

 

[devnull]

Aluminum rusting? Odd.

 

[gadget73]

galvanized steel would be more likely I think. Cheaper by a fair bit, and it will eventually rust, especially if scratched through the plating. A magnet will tell you.

The other thought I had was maybe a still. If the pipes tap into a spring or a stream at higher elevation it may be used to run cold water down to a condenser. Seems a bit extensive for that though.

 

[Bobcat]

My guess: still. 100%

 

[usedto]

Have you followed the pipes to see where they come from or go? Maybe find someone with a drone.

 

[bowtie427ss]

galvanized steel would be more likely I think.

or painted.

The way the coating is flaking, it's coming off more like paint than plating.

https://audiokarma.org/forums/attachments/pxl_20250307_220258235-jpg.3822912/

 

[gadget73]

yeah, I think you're right on that. Also I see a weld, not going to do that with aluminum really. Welding galvanized sucks too, really need to burn the zinc off first.