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When we install pex here we have to hydrostatic test to 200 psi but this voids manufactor warranty. Anyway around this?
Have you made the local inspectors aware of this?When we install pex here we have to hydrostatic test to 200 psi but this voids manufactor warranty. Anyway around this?
Then make them sign a liability form that makes them responsible for system failures before pumping the system up.I've shown them the literature from zurn and they don't relent.
They approve a material then make you use it in a way for which is wasn't designed and void the warranty. I'm not attorney but they may well be liable.Then make them sign a liability form that makes them responsible for system failures before pumping the system up.
Perhaps, but if you document it there is no grey area.They approve a material then make you use it in a way for which is wasn't designed and void the warranty. I'm not attorney but they may well be liable.
Hydrostatic. Flood the system and use a hydrostatic pump to pump it up to 200psi. Its code down here for all potable water systems inside the walls to be tested at 200 psi. Not working pressure at least for here. I have pumped PEX up to 200psi, but I was very leary of it. Inspector said it had to be tested and he threw the code book on me.... I would be curious to know how they will answer it when you show the man. warrenty issues.What is Hydronic testing? If it is an air test to ensure no leaks the code I believe it states "Working Pressure" for the test.
Good idea, if you don't have a hydrostatic tester then you can use a pressure washer. I used a pressure washer on a 12" water main in Guam and it worked just fine.They approve a material then make you use it in a way for which is wasn't designed and void the warranty. I'm not attorney but they may well be liable.
It might be silly but its code here....200psi potable water test is kinda silly. . . if it won't hold at 60psi (average water pressure here) then it won't hold at 200psi. . .here, we test domestic water piping to the "minimal working pressure" and the highest we go is 100psi on CPVC that has been installed under ground.
No.Doesnt Manuf Recomended Specs Overide City Ordinence
Doesnt Manuf Recomended Specs Overide City Ordinence