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Why are the pipes in a wall creaking? 2008-03-04 10:05:22 Our bedroom wall that is an exterior wall has pipes
in it that creak, but they only creak when the wind outside blows. What could be causing this? This started a only a few weeks ago. We had a new heating/a.c. system put in a year ago. This is also the [...]
Can epoxy lining prevent lead contamination or poisoning? 2008-02-06 18:18:07 I live in a house built in 1917. I don’t have any leaks, my water flow seems good, and I haven’t noticed any red or brown water. But: recently, I read an article in the New York Times saying I should not drink hot water from my tap because of the possibility of lead poisoning
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What are my options for repairing a sewer pipe? 2008-01-25 15:14:50 We are planning to move into a building that was built in 1982 that has a cast iron pipe for the main sewer line and there are problems inside the pipe and it clogs constantly. We just had a plumbing company film by camera the inside of the pipe and it looks like one of [...]
Can CuraFlo’s epoxy lining help repair an in-floor radiant heat system? 2008-01-21 13:34:33 We have radiant heat (all copper tubing) in our floor. We have a leak in the system. Can your product be used to repair it? Also would your product affect the transmission of heat in the floor.
Thank you,
Ryan
Thanks for the great question Ryan! Epoxy lining technology is great for protecting a new system [...]
Can Curaflo help with the structural integrity of pipes? 2007-12-19 09:07:43 Our galvanized pipe system is slowly leaking rust at the front faucet, my husband is concerned that our system could blow anywhere in the walls and we wouldn’t know it until we had a mess. Would Curaflo[’s] method help with the structural integrity of our pipes
? We’ve almost agreed to re-piping with copper L [...]
Will an epoxy coating reduce pipe diameter, increase water velocity and restrict flow? 2007-11-28 15:07:27 Question: Will the coating reduce
the pipe diameter, decrease water
velocity or restrict flow?
Depending on the diameter of the pipe, the epoxy coating is applied to a thickness between 0.20 and 5 millimeters, resulting in a corresponding reduction in interior pipe diameters. Applied to these specifications, it has never caused velocity or delivery problems in [...]
Do epoxy lining systems meet the requirements of regional authorities? 2007-11-28 15:00:16 Question: Do epoxy lining systems meet the requirements of regionalauthorities
, such as plumbing and building inspectors?
The epoxies we use for the lining of plumbing systems have been tested and certified to meet the ANSI/NSF Standard 61 which is the strictest health standard for products coming in contact with drinking water. Based on this certification, [...]
Does epoxy lining contain BPA which has been found in baby bottles and water bottles? 2008-05-08 16:34:17 I have read lately about a cancer causing chemical called BPA in baby bottles and water
bottles. These articles say that epoxy also includes this chemical. Is putting an epoxy lining in my pipes safe for me and my children? -Jordan
Jordan, bisphenol-A (BPA) is the chemical you’re referring to. Testing has suggested [...]