Posted by J Boulanger on January 13, 1998 at 17:28:02:
In Reply to: Re: Polybutylene caused 2 boilers to go in 9 years. Help ! posted by pillsbury on January 10, 1998 at 16:50:27:
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: : According to all of the experts and technicians I have had, the polybutylene plumbing in my 9 year old home is the reason I have just installed my 3rd furnace. The class action suit people say no help because the pipes don't leak.
: : I cannot keep installing new furnaces at this rate. Can anyone give me any information or suggestions?
: ive nevere heard of this before. i think its time to try a new plumbing co. if this is a true situation i see no reason why a cast iron boiler shouldnt be the solution. i have worked in hundreds of houses with poly pipe supplying the water (both city water and well water) never had any bad come out of it. please keep us posted as to your outcome.
: pillsbury:
Engineers at Weil McLain and Thermo Dynamics
claim my polybutylene pipes which carry domestic, hot, and heating water is allowing
oxygen to permeate my pipes causing rust and
barnacles to ruin my boiler. Both advise I replumb with copper. Shell says no leaks, no problem.
Have been advised to find oxygen permeation
rate of pipes. Also told poly pipes not rated to carry water over 110 degrees. Pipes say 180
degrees right on them.
Any ideas where I can find these ratings?
Thanks.