Listed here are the 20 major reasons why copper pipes fail.
In most cases, the failure of copper pipes inside your walls and
under your flooring goes undetected - for years!
Call us today and find out why the ACE DuraFlo System has been
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| 1. |
Aggressive Water |
| 2. |
Internal Erosion Corrosion |
| 3. |
Reduction of Natural Organic Material (NOM) - Safe Water
Act of 1991 |
| 4. |
Excessive Velocity |
| 5. |
Workmanship (Non Reamed Joints, Over Fluxing, Not Wiping
Joints) |
| 6. |
MIC (Microbiological Influenced Corrosion) |
| 7. |
PH 6.5 or Below (Copper Solvency) |
| 8. |
Lack of Cupric Oxide On Interior of Pipes |
| 9. |
Levels of Dissolved Oxygen |
| 10. |
Aluminum Sulfate (Orthophospate) Used to Increase PH |
| 11. |
Excess Solder in Joints (Erosion Corrosion Turbulent Flow)
|
| 12. |
Cold Water Flux Corrosion |
| 13. |
Stagnant Water Sitting in Pipes for Extended Periods Before
Initial Use |
| 14. |
The Use of Soft Copper Under Grade |
| 15. |
Stray Currents (Electrolysis) |
| 16. |
Excessive Chlorination |
| 17. |
Increase in Water Operating Temperature |
| 18. |
High Levels of Carbon Dioxide |
| 19. |
Presence of Aluminum From Possible Leaching of Cement Lined
City Mains |
| 20. |
Excessive Soft Water |
