Re: Sprinklers - Pressure relief

["Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

It is more than likely that cheap thin steel or substandard piping was used.
I have been under the Brooklyn Bridge many times. Some of those pipes are
150+ years old and close to 1 inch thick. I guess it all comes down to the
quality materials.

You might want to try PVC sprinkler piping or convert to a dry system, if
corrosion is an issue.

Jim Rojas


"Just Some Guy" <notarealaddress@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:vfwwh.7463$eH.6108@xxxxxxxxxxx
>I have personally seen corroded piping, especially in garage dry systems,
>resulting in failures after just a couple of years.  Apparently there are
>some types of bacteria that accelerate the process.  I think the comment
>about the oxygen in the water has merit.
>
> Read this link below for some enlightenment.  There are many more such
> pages out there if you search a little.
>
> http://www.fpscmi.com/FAQs.htm
>
>
>
> Mike (no, not THAT Mike)
>
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> "Robert L Bass" <no-sales-spam@bassburglaralarms> wrote in message
> news:9tSdnbIlXt73xl_YnZ2dnUVZ_vamnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> ... prevent new water full of oxygen to
>>> come in and help detoriate the  plumbing...
>>
>> [sigh]
>>
>>> well that what's the sprinkler guys I know told me..
>>
>> They must have had a good laugh after they left.
>>
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