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05-12-2010, 03:27 PM
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CPVC problems
I am fixing several CPVC pipe breakages in a condo complex in Florida that was built 11 to 12 years ago. The CPVC is brittle and with the slightess movement it will break. Talked to the manufacture Charlotte Piping and showed them the CPVC. T hey say that there is no problem with the CPVC. I believe we have a major manufacturing defeat. Any help would be appreciated on what the condo association should do next.
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05-12-2010, 04:04 PM
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Re-pipe
There is nothing wrong with your CPVC. The manufacturer knows it's crap. All of it  But hey, it's cheap.... |
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05-12-2010, 04:08 PM
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Sounds like perfectly good cpvc to me......brittle and crappy just like its suppose to be.
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05-12-2010, 08:18 PM
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The condo association should gather up several thousand dollars, and call a plumber.
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05-12-2010, 08:23 PM
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Go with copper
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05-12-2010, 08:45 PM
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05-12-2010, 08:50 PM
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The plot thickens.
I hope one of you guys didn't do the job originally.  |
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05-12-2010, 08:57 PM
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that will never happen, the condo association will hafta pony up and pay the plumber. it might work IF the system has NEVER been altered or worked on or looked at with a dirty look |
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