CHLORAMINE CORRODES COPPER PIPES
According to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1974, homes and commercial buildings have the right to access safe drinking water in the US. This law, enacted by the Environmental Protection Agency, also provides standards for all public water systems. Policies are requiring municipal suppliers to eliminate bacteria and hazardous contaminants within water pipes across the country. They are [...]
MIC AND FIRE SPRINKLER CORROSION
We all see examples of corrosion, mainly in the form of rust, around us every day. It can be seen on metal surfaces such as on bridges or highways, or in cars, parking structures, and buildings. Corrosion can generally be described as the process by which materials are gradually destroyed or uniformly weakened by electrochemical interactions. Defined in the [...]
WHY YOU SHOULD USE EPOXY PIPE LINING INSTEAD OF PH NEUTRALIZATION TO STOP PIPE CORROSION
Many old buildings built in the 70s and 80s often come with galvanized metal pipes. Although sturdy, this material is prone to lead that can be hazardous to any occupants’ health and safety. On top of that, galvanized metal can likely rust. Pipe corrosion is not something to take lightly. It brings long-term and irreversible effects to your property. Presently, [...]
WHEN TO REPIPE OR EPOXY LINE PIPES
It’s easy not to think about your building’s plumbing. After all, pipes hide behind your walls and so long as water keeps flowing properly, it shouldn’t be a concern. But then you start to notice a change. Possibly the water pressure isn't what it used to be, the colour of your water seems off, or worst case, you notice leaks. [...]
PIPE CARE: A KEY TO BUFFERING INSURANCE COSTS
With condo insurance rates skyrocketing, pipe care services offered by CuraFlo are a key to every condo insurance plan to lower insurance risk of claims. July 1, 2020 The Facts- Condo Insurance Rates Skyrocketing Insurance costs for condo owners are skyrocketing throughout Canada, with insurance premiums rising between 25% and 300%.1 To make matters even worse, deductibles have increased at [...]
CORROSION IN FIRE SPRINKLERS: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO SOLVE IT
Corrosion in fire sprinklers threatens its efficiency to effectively douse fires, which puts buildings and lives at risk. It is therefore essential to ensure fire sprinklers are properly maintained. June 01, 2020 Fire Sprinklers Save Lives Fire sprinklers have been immensely successful. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), sprinklers have reduced deaths by 81%. Fire sprinklers have saved [...]