When the Navy Has Pipe Problems This is What They Do How Epoxy Pipe Lining is Applied
Epoxy pipe lining is a simple three step process that usually only takes a day for a typical residential home.
The Problem
Pinhole Leaks Pinhole leaks appear in copper pipes and cause leaking and water damage. Typical cause of pinholes are low PH levels in water, chemicals added to the water supply, and long term wearing out of pipe walls.
Pipe Corrosion Almost all metal pipes will show signs of corrosion at some point in their life. Causes that increase the rate of corrosion include salts, sulfates, oxygen, suspended solids in water and low/high pH levels.
The Solution: The Pipe Restoration Process
Stage 1: Drying the Pipes Small air hoses are connected to the piping systems water lines.
Hot Air Dries The Pipes With the system isolated hot dry filtered air is pumped from an outside compressor into the suite and directly into your piping systems.
Air going into every suite on an apartments riser.
Stage 2: Cleaning the Pipes The dried pipes are now ready to be cleaned. This step will remove any corrosion in the piping system and prepare it for the final epoxy sealing step.
The metallic sand (also known as corundum) that can be used in the pipe cleaning process.
Once the sand is blown through the system it is caught in a filter outside to ensure no environmental waste.
Stage 3: Lining the Pipes Last is the application of the epoxy lining to the piping system. This seals and protects the piping system permanently. All water supply lines are reconnected and a complete system check is performed. Water should be restored to piping system within 24 hours.
A perfect job. Coated pipes at the bottom of an apartments riser.
Example of a coated pipe cross section.
Note: This is the basics of pipe restoration. Some companies may use a slightly different process or materials. Please investigate and evaluate each service provider on their individual merits and track record.
