On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 1:58 PM, Thomas Watt <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Greg, can I get a little more info please? This has piqued my interest and
> led to more questions.  What type of pipe is in there now? How old is it?
>  What type of tunnel? How long is the run? Heated/conditioned at all?
> If tunnel is underground can DI be used, (by code I mean) ???
>
> On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 12:01 PM, Greg McGahan <[email protected]
> >wrote:
>
> > We have an UG tunnel with an existing 8" bulk main that is showing signs
> of
> > significant corrosion - currently black pipe - unpainted.
> >
> > We recommended replacing the pipe with galv sch 10 - a competitor has
> > recommended using blk shc 40 and painting it as being a better choice for
> > corrosion protection. We disagree but would like some other input?
> >
> > The tunnel does have standing water on the floor most of the time so it
> is
> > always damp.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Greg
> >
> > --
> > Greg McGahan
> > Living Water Fire Protection, LLC <http://www.livingwaterfp.com>
> > 1160 McKenzie Road
> > Cantonment, FL 32533
> > 850-937-1850
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Living Water Fire Protection, LLC <http://www.livingwaterfp.com>
1160 McKenzie Road
Cantonment, FL 32533
850-937-1850
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