We've held to the 24 hrs since we had Relmark insuring us years ago. If they don't want to, they can sign a release of damage and we'll turn it on 5 minutes after we glue it together (ok, an hour).
I think you need about 3 weeks to cure 1" joints in our current weather. There are many of us doing this, so Chris, stick with it because it's not if, it's when. And it'll be WHEN YOU DO THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME it will blow up in your face despite doing it all right. Ask your customer how much effort they'd like you to make in not flooding the place. Your risk management is also THEIR risk management, by looking out for you, you're looking out for them. Question the sanity of the competitor, or point out that they may do it, but you have more respect for their building than to risk flooding it. Relmark and the others can give more horror stories and 7-figure losses from not abiding by it, mention Wouldn't you rather employ a contractor that doesn't threaten your building and is smart enough to learn from the mistakes of others rather than repeating them- in your building? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Matthew J. Willis Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 2:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Cure times 24 hours are required by some of the insurance companies. It is a helpful way to mitigate water damage. We observe them. Owner must provide fire watch.., as required by 101. When you look in whichever flavor of CPVC manual you have, be aware of the temps this time of year. If I am remembering correctly, there is a temp and size that you are not allowed to glue at all until the temp in the room is at that level. R/ Matt Matthew J. Willis, CET Automatic Fire Sprinklers Norred Fire Systems L.L.C. 318-387-1134 Voice 318-387-1163 Facsimile [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Forest Wilson Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Cure times I have never done the 24 hour. However, after reading this email I am going to incorporate it into our Standard Operating Procedure and specify in bidding and contract docs that the owner is responsible for impairment procedures. Well, maybe I'm jumping the gun. First I will look into Blazemaster specifications and instructions. If they are the same as Spears, then that's what I'm going to do. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tom Duross Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Cure times Afternoon Campers. Just got the Relmark email and was reviewing the pertinent info. Wondering how you all are handling the 24 hr. cure times on CPVC cut-ins? I know here in the big city, we need a detail over 8 hours for occupied property. TD (38 days to pitchers and catchers..) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field) _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list [email protected] http://fireball.firesprinkler.org/mailman/listinfo/sprinklerforum For Technical Assistance, send an email to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send an email to:[email protected] (Put the word unsubscribe in the subject field)
