Solid Copper
By some estimates, corrosion costs the U.S. more than $ 1 billion per year. In addition to the real absence of the piping and leakage hole pin, the corrosion of brass leaves blue stains in sinks, bathtubs, accessories, clothes and hair.
Corrosion can also cause water unsuitable for drinking. Copper can be toxic and water levels over 1.0 mg / L not be used for drinking.
The main cause of corrosion, the copper are:
The low pH (acidic water less than 7.0) or high pH (alkaline water greater than 8.5)
High levels of dissolved oxygen
High levels of salts dissolved solids from the water (total dissolved)
The corrosion-causing bacteria such as bacteria or iron sulfate
Electrochemical factors such as improper grounding of electrical appliances in copper pipes, and / or lighting strikes utility poles grounding wires
High-speed water in relation to the size of hot heat, causing wear on the hydraulic piping, a Once systems are in the hot water circulation pumps through
Arena, deposit or other grains in water causing wear in the pipes Hydraulic
No installation of copper pipes, and not particularly adequate provision of de-bur or ream the pipe ends and / or excessive use of acid flow facility in the welding of the tubes.
When you start corrosion of copper pipe system, electrons can begin to flow between the sites to the corrosion of pipes, causing the copper to dissolve in water. Since water contains oxygen, copper oxide or ions are oxidized, blue. The same process occurs in security steel pipes, causing rust stains and red water.
What can be done?
1. Identify the source and severity of the problem by inspecting piping systems and obtain an accurate analysis of water especially if you are on well water.
2. Check to see if there is no need for wires or electrical devices connected to pipes and plumbing system is properly grounded to earth. Verizon to ensure electrical continuity through the system of profit. For example, copper tubing shall be electrically separated by filters plastic water, sections of plastic pipe, plastic water softener bypass valves, etc. jumper cable can be installed around of these things.
3. Check the pH and see if the water is corrosive
4. Cut sections of copper pipe, cut in half and check the type of power corrosion and signs of poor, working with installers. Replace copper pipe if necessary.
5. Install a calcite neutralizer tank, or a soda ash feeder on pH of 7.2-8.0 to correct low pH and alkalinity increase in the water.
6. Installing a phosphate feeder before the pipe copper. Phosphate can coat the pipes and reduce or delay the effect of corrosion on the inner layer on the hot phosphate and leads insulated built-up area.
7. In the case of high total dissolved solids (over 1000 ppm) to install a reverse osmosis whole house system, followed by a neutralizer of calcite.
8. If water is bacteria and / or sulfur odors, install a chlorination system or ozone to disinfect the water before entering the house.
If water is provided by a municipal utility after the first place to start is by contacting your water company and reporting the problem. If this is an isolated case and not their neighbors have a corrosion problem you should suspect that the reason must neither premise, Corrientes inconsistent or improperly installing tube copper.
If you take water from a private for the first task you should do is get an accurate assessment of the water. The assessment of water should be for pH, hardness total alkalinity, total dissolved solids, iron, manganese, nitrates, chlorides, sulfates and copper.
About the Author:
Gerry Bulfin is a licensed water treatment contractor, water treatment plant operator and a WQA Certified Water Specialist IV. He may be contacted through the website http://www.cleanwaterstore.com or by calling 831-462-8500 or by emailing gb@cleanwaterstore.com
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – How to Stop Copper Corrosion and Pinhole Leaks
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