Posted by J Boulanger on January 08, 1998 at 14:56:39:
In Reply to: Re: Polybutylene caused 2 boilers to go in 9 years. Help ! posted by Tony Conner, TBP Industrial Steam Systems on January 07, 1998 at 17:57:04:
: : 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?
: J: This is a new one to me. What is the reason you're being given? Tony
Tony:
I live in a development that has seen a high number of these boilers go. We are told it's our polypipes letting air into the system causing oxidation which eats away at our steel boilers.
We have also been told it's our water. I have a filtration system and have had the water tested.
All is within acceptable levels.
The manufacturer will give me another boiler since the 2nd to go is only 4 yrs old but I don't want one. I have installed a cast iron one this time, but am told it might not last much longer.
Any suggestions?