Items Tagged with 'corrosion'

The shift to water-saving plumbing fixtures has increased drainpipe corrosion and blockages, especially in cast iron and copper pipes. While regulations like the 1994 Energy Policy Act promote water conservation, they also lead to solids buildup, compromising pipe integrity and highlighting the need for effective plumbing maintenance.

The Sofitel Quiberon resort in France offers thalassotherapy treatments using the power of the ocean to heal, with the help of sophisticated technology and corrosion-free valves from GF Piping Systems.

Corrosion in fire sprinkler systems can go undetected until it's too late, causing damage or loss of life. Traditional ITM protocols can accelerate corrosion, but new advancements offer better prevention and monitoring for protecting lives and property.

I first encountered formic acid erosion/corrosion when our installed air conditioning and heat pump evaporator (indoor) coils began suddenly leaking refrigerant in 2008. These were not old coils either, and some had only been installed for a year when the issues arose.