I have a summer cottage that the thermostat contacts stayed closed for up to two weeks, this caused the furnace to run up to the internal limits and cycle at max temp.
I keep running into leaks on the 3" drain lines within the cottage. My next move is to prove to the insurance adjuster the leaks are heat related? Any suggestions?
2007-03-19 13:22:02 · 7 answers · asked by Sue P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
hot water use - cpvc ( tan pipe ) temp range on side
pvc will pop
2007-03-19 13:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The PVC cement doesn't leak. The joint could leak, but that's only if the pipe and joint weren't connected properly. This isn't glue, it's a chemical bonding agent. That's why you can't take PVC apart.
From your furnace, the PVC you see is a condensate drain. A 3" line is probably larger than it needs to be, but the water isn't going to be any hotter than 100F - that's when water turns into steam and thus, wouldn't flow downward into the condensate pipe.
You won't be able to convince the adjuster that the leaks are heat related. This is this guy's job. He sees it all the time and you're not going to put one over on him. You should be able to make a claim, but the problem is with the thermostat contacts (I'm assuming you mean the thermostatic controls on the furnace, not the thermostat on the wall.) If that's the case, it certainly isn't your fault, but the fault of a defective part/inferior workmanship. Good luck.
2007-03-20 01:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by DA 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think the two are related. PVC plastic pipes are in use all over the world in walls and attics, where temperatures climb well over 110 degrees, without developing any leaks. If the joints were glued properly, PVC pipe will last for years, provided, if it is exposed to direct sunlight, then the pipe must be painted, to protect it from UV rays. It sounds as though you have some faulty craftsmanship, and I would try and contact the plumber who installed the pipe, and ask him to fix the problem. If it was a recent installation, it will be under warranty. If the plumber refuses to help, contact your state board of plumbing examiners, and tell them the situation. I assure you, they will contact the plumber, and ask him his version of the story. Good luck to you!
2007-03-19 22:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Will not leak due to furnace heat. The reason they are leaking is that they were not properly installed. Can you see a purple color at the joints? This purple is a primer that must be applied before the glue. If no primer, than the PVC glue will not hold and will leak.
2007-03-19 21:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by BUBBA~THE~POOCH 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have PVC pipes below my kitchen sink. I have poured boiling water into the sink which went down the drain and I have had no problems with leaks. This probably doesn't help your cause though.
2007-03-19 20:30:42 · answer #5 · answered by don n 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PVC cement dos not leak if applied properly
2007-03-19 20:28:23 · answer #6 · answered by troble # one? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
heat doesnt effect pvc cement. odds are, the pipes werent primed prior to gluing.
2007-03-22 22:46:41 · answer #7 · answered by gary w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋