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Water when it rains
« on: May 19, 2014, 07:24:24 AM »
I think I know the answer but looking for opinions.

The last few weeks we have had over 4 inches of rain, the problem I am having is water coming into my basement through the tube the lines are in.
I have the 5 wrap in the 4 inch pipe.
I am assuming somehow a hole got into the tubing, I am contemplating digging up the lines and just sliding a 5 or 6 inch tube over the already existing tube..

Good idea or bad idea?

Thanks
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2014, 07:48:00 AM »
Water infiltration KILLS thermal efficiency!!! 

Are you sure its from the pipe or is it the hole in the wall, that the pipes come thru.  Cause if its juist around the hole you might be able to save yourself some digging and hopefully some $$$
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2014, 08:08:56 AM »
Runs right out of the pipe.  Trust me, I really don't want to dig it up again.
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2014, 08:19:57 AM »
Sorry to hear of your troubles John, this is exactly why most of us on here promote the Logstor pipe
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2014, 05:09:21 PM »
Out of curiosity, what brand pipe was it?
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2014, 06:47:51 PM »
John how long of a run is it
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2014, 08:38:35 PM »
Would love pics and brand. Might help with a solution too.
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2014, 04:49:00 AM »
As far as brand ?  It is a 5 wrap and the casing is off white.

Still buried in the ground, have not dug it up yet.

50 - 60 foot run Big wood
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #8 on: May 20, 2014, 08:11:23 AM »
Good day John the installation of your wood boiler and the components that make it all work are an investment that is to last you for a long time if taken care of this being said i would recommend that you dig up the old pipe and save it for something else and buy the Logstor pipe and fitting to hook it to your system loss is only a half a degree in a 100 ft.    For the 60 foot run $900.00 plus fittings now on the lighter side of things you know what to tell someone else so they don't make the same mistake,  And bury your new pipe in sand. yes it stinks but do it right and you won't have to worry about it.
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2014, 10:13:37 AM »
First decide whether your gonna replace it, highly recommend you do. Going from that pipe to logstor will save you 10% of you wood usage or more.

On the other hand there are ways to save that pipe, the white casing allows you to do a repair that can't be done on others. Then the process of drying it. Which can be done. Its a bit of work and monitoring. It's something I've done when you can't dig.  Locating the failure will be the hard part.
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2014, 08:47:04 PM »
Sounds like Z-supply but their 5 wrap is in a 5" tile.

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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2014, 05:24:38 AM »
Quote from: mlappin on May 20, 2014, 08:47:04 PM
Sounds like Z-supply but their 5 wrap is in a 5" tile.

Received a very surprising and very unexpected call from Z-supply last night.   :thumbup:

Will keep everyone updated.
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2014, 05:41:44 AM »
Perhaps they are watching the forum? That would be nice, if so welcome aboard!
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2014, 05:54:35 AM »
Quote from: slimjim on May 22, 2014, 05:41:44 AM
Perhaps they are watching the forum? That would be nice, if so welcome aboard!

Yes,  they are watching the forum   8)
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Re: Water when it rains
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2014, 05:59:21 AM »
  i hope they can join us with suggestions for proper installation of their product line! Great Ideas come from conversation!
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