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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
. [...] Read more:prevent
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 [...]
Why is Brown water coming out of our pipes? 2008-05-21 08:53:39 Why does brown water
come out of our pipes
after we haven’t used the water for a couple of days? (Plumbing is only 3 years old). -Jake
Brian: Jake, colored water (brown in your case) coming out of a faucet or tap is a result of high levels of dissolved or suspended corrosion by-products (e.g. [...] Read more:Brown
Can I replace a bad section of Cast Iron Pipe with PVC pipe? 2008-05-22 16:09:47 There is a bad spot in the cast iron sewer pipe under the living room floor. I can remove the vanity in the bathroom next to it and cut out the floor to expose about 4 feet of the pipe upstream of it. Can I just slide in sections of 3″ PVC into [...]
The PipeProblems Team: Dr. Dave and Brian 2008-06-13 13:20:11 Brian LeMaire (right) is President of CuraFlo and has been in the plumbing industry since 1981. He is a qualified Journeyman plumber throughout all of Canada as well as a State registered plumbing contractor in Ohio. Brian has been involved in all aspects of being a plumbing and heating contractor including new construction of hospitals, [...] Read more:Brian
Will ABS pipes Leach Chemicals Into Water or Soil they are in contact with? 2008-07-10 10:18:13 I’m wondering if ABS pipes
will leach chemicals into water or soil if they are in contact
with them for awhile (i.e a month) and if these chemicals will react with nitrate, ammonia and/or phosphate (or nitrogen and phosphorus in general). The pipe and soil will be kept at room temperature or colder and distilled [...]
What do you do with air chambers in a pipe network that’s being epoxy lined? 2008-07-09 10:52:15 When you’re restoring the pipe network
, what do you do with air chambers that are buried in the walls and are installed in the pipe network during sand blasting and epoxy lining? -Tom
Brian: Tom, it’s best to locate the air chambers first, remove them and then reinstall later (or replace with new ones –maybe a [...]
What’s a reasonable amount to be charged for a repipe/installation? 2008-07-08 14:20:22 Could you please tell me how much is a reasonable amount for a licensed plumber to charge for re-piping a 3 bed/1-1/2 bath, 1500sq/ft ranch style home? Including hot water tank installation. -Richard
Brian: Richard, it’s difficult to give a quote without knowing greater detail about your plumbing system (e.g. number and types of fixtures, types [...]
What is the best feasible way to cut sewer taps in the field? 2008-07-07 10:02:02 What is the best feasible way to cut sewer taps in the field? - Billy
Brian: Billy, the first thing you need to do is excavate down to the pipe and determine the pipe type. Depending upon what kind of pipe it is and if it’s being used all the time (continuous flow), you have a [...]
Are there alternatives to Hydrojetting for Clearing my backed up Sewer? 2008-07-03 11:31:14 I have a home that had tree root problems and was causing the sewer to back up. We snaked out the sewer line and it runs ok. The problem is the sludge and gray water that has built up. It has clogged up in a pipe that has branched off the main. Snaking does not [...] Read more:backed
, Clearing
, Sewer
Can PVC pipe be used for hot and cold water in a house? 2008-07-02 14:30:19 Can you use PVC pipe for the hot water
as well the cold in a house? If so, what exactly should I be looking for as far as the hot water goes? –Charles
Brian: Charles, PVC is used for water service lines to homes and buildings and comes in sizes larger than CPVC pipe which is [...]
Why is a house’s sewer line backing up so frequently and what are my options? 2008-07-17 16:24:32 I’m considering making an offer on a house, but there’s an issue with the main sewer line. I’ve been told by the realtor that the owners have been having to have the line snaked every two months because it keeps clogging and backing up. What could be causing this? If I do make an offer [...]
Could my plumbing or HVAC be heating up walls? 2008-07-11 14:09:50 My walls in the upstairs bathroom are extremely hot. Don’t know if it is plumbing or HVAC. The bathroom is over the utility & HVAC system downstairs. Can you shed some light?
-Carol
Carol, you should try to measure how hot “extremely hot” is and see if there is anything that changes the temperature such [...]
Will ABS pipes Leach Chemicals Into Water or Soil they are in contact with? 2008-07-10 10:18:13 I’m wondering if ABS pipes
will leach chemicals into water or soil if they are in contact
with them for awhile (i.e a month) and if these chemicals will react with nitrate, ammonia and/or phosphate (or nitrogen and phosphorus in general). The pipe and soil will be kept at room temperature or colder and distilled [...]
What do you do with air chambers in a pipe network that’s being epoxy lined? 2008-07-09 10:52:15 When you’re restoring the pipe network
, what do you do with air chambers that are buried in the walls and are installed in the pipe network during sand blasting and epoxy lining?
-Tom
Tom, it’s best to locate the air chambers first, remove them and then reinstall later (or replace with new ones –maybe a mechanical [...]
What’s a reasonable amount to be charged for a repipe/installation? 2008-07-08 14:20:22 Could you please tell me how much is a reasonable amount for a licensed plumber to charge for re-piping a 3 bed/1-1/2 bath, 1500sq/ft ranch style home? Including hot water tank installation.
-Richard
Richard, it’s difficult to give a quote without knowing greater detail about your plumbing system (e.g. number and types of fixtures, types of pipe [...]
What is the best feasible way to cut sewer taps in the field? 2008-07-07 10:02:02 What is the best feasible way to cut sewer taps in the field?
- Billy
Billy, the first thing you need to do is excavate down to the pipe and determine the pipe type. Depending upon what kind of pipe it is and if it’s being used all the time (continuous flow), you have a couple [...]
Are there alternatives to Hydrojetting for Clearing my backed up Sewer? 2008-07-03 11:31:14 I have a home that had tree root problems and was causing the sewer to back up. We snaked out the sewer line and it runs ok. The problem is the sludge and gray water that has built up. It has clogged up in a pipe that has branched off the main. Snaking does not [...] Read more:backed
, Clearing
, Sewer
Can PVC pipe be used for hot and cold water in a house? 2008-07-02 14:30:19 Can you use PVC pipe for the hot water
as well the cold in a house? If so, what exactly should I be looking for as far as the hot water goes?
–Charles
Charles, PVC is used for water service lines to homes and buildings and comes in sizes larger than CPVC pipe which is more [...]
The PipeProblems Team: Dr. Dave and Brian 2008-06-13 13:20:11 Brian LeMaire (right) is President of CuraFlo and has been in the plumbing industry since 1981. He is a qualified Journeyman plumber throughout all of Canada as well as a State registered plumbing contractor in Ohio. Brian has been involved in all aspects of being a plumbing and heating contractor including new construction of hospitals, [...] Read more:Brian
Is there a non-intrusive way to find and fix a leak in a plastic pipe in concrete? 2008-08-07 15:41:46 The plastic pipe that carries our electrical wires from the outside meter on the side of our house to the inside electrical panel has developed a leak under the garage concrete
floor and now after a rain storm water leaks into the electrical panel and out into the basement. Is there any non intrusive way [...]
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