Aydin,

Sensing lines are always small diameter. Brass, copper & stainless
steel are not subject to corrosion beyond the thin protective layer of
oxidized material that is insignificant relative to the diameter of
the tubing. Galvanized steel, particularly when subject to a damp,
enclosed environment, exhibits all kinds of crazy organic and
inorganic reactions. Have you ever seen a piece of 1/2" water line so
full of scale that you'd be hard pressed to force a 12 gauge wire down
the little hole left in the center? Don't want sensing lines that look
like that.

On 7/14/07, Aydın ÖZKAYA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Dear All,

I wonder why, "brass, cooper or stainless steel" piping (but not galvanized
steel for instance) is specified for pressure sensing line for Fire Pump
Controls in NFPA 20  7-.5.2 & 9-5.2.

What is the rationality behind the "brass, copper or stainless steel"
limitation?

Thanks in advance...

Kind Rgds.

Aydın ÖZKAYA
KARİNA Design, Consultancy and Training Services Ltd.Co.
www.karina.gen.tr

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