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Old Red Brass Piping Systems
By the term "re-use", I mean that an existing infrastructure is in place (risers and distribution piping for domestic hot/cold water). A major infrastructure upgrade procedure is underway, and this item has been identified as somthing to consider replacing. Over time, as repairs have...- kenejr
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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Old Red Brass Piping Systems
In many old buildings still standing today, red brass was the material of choice for water distribution. Why isn't red brass considered for use today in a similar context (except for cost reasons). What are some of the problems with reuse of these piping systems that are 60-75 years old? Is...- kenejr
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- Forum: Pipelines, Piping and Fluid Mechanics engineering
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Old Red Brass Piping Systems
In many old buildings still standing today, red brass was the material of choice for water distribution. Why isn't red brass considered for use today in a similar context (except for cost reasons). What are some of the problems with reuse of these piping systems that are 60-75 years old? Is...- kenejr
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- Replies: 4
- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
