Re: Joining black carbon steel with stainless steel piping

That can be if corrosion buildup adheres to the steel and creates a pacifying layer. When it is scrubbed off, new metal is exposed and corrosion is faster. Gary Howard, P. Eng., Consulting Engineer ghowar...@gmail.com 416-843-1413 > On Feb 28, 2022, at 4:21

Re: [EXTERNAL] 8 inch sprinkler pipe fall from factory ceiling

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Re: [EXTERNAL] 8 inch sprinkler pipe fall from factory ceiling

I should note that it was windy when I was investigating 3 days after the event. I will check that for the date of loss. However, the clamps should redesigned to handle this, no? > On Feb 25, 2022, at 11:19 AM, John Hoffman via Sprinklerforum > wrote: > > How windy was it? Steel joisted

Re: 8 inch sprinkler pipe fall from factory ceiling

Thanks Ken I will check on the Victaulic clamps but I think that they were rigid No clamp damage suspected beforehand We can get the records prior to the failure Can a pressure surge cause the pipe to move? No seismic in 10 years here. Not sure about maintenance, but will check I will check on

Re: 8 inch sprinkler pipe fall from factory ceiling

Thanks for responding Ryan The pipe was 8 inch connected by Victaulic clamps, spaced at 10 feet The groves were no measured as the pipes were all mixed up by the insured. The site was compromised by the insured such that we were at a disadvantage. I only have video clips that start a few seconds