What type of piping systems suffer the most due to corrosion?
In approximate order based upon our experience, the most troublesome piping systems are:
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- Condenser water
- Perimeter dual temperature or chill water
- Dry and pre-action fire sprinkler
- Galvanized domestic water
- Old cast iron sanitary waste pipe
- New No-hub cast iron pipe
- Steam condensate
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We find far lesser problems at:
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- Wet fire sprinkler
- Steam
- Chill water mains
- Hot water heating
- Copper domestic water
- Natural gas / fuel oil
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