Have you reached out to any of the Nitrogen selling companies? maybe Wet Pipe Nitrogen Inerting (WPNI) ?could solve the problem.
On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 6:26 PM, AKS-Gmail-IMAP <aksei...@gmail.com> wrote: A suggestion: The Frat house has a CO2 system fed from the domestic water that is intended for making soda water for drinks. The system happens to also back feed into the domestic water which happens to also supply the sprinkler system. The CO2 introduced into the system is driving the water PH down. This is not noticed in the domestic side because the water in that system is constantly consumed. Allan SeidelSt. Louis, MO On Jul 13, 2016, at 4:13 PM, Art Tiroly <atir...@atcofirepro.com> wrote: Sorry for the repetition. I did not think this was getting through. Art [mailto:sprinklerforum-boun...@lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Art Tiroly Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2016 3:11 PM To: sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org Subject: RE: We have an issue with sprinkler water becoming acidic 5.5-6 PH.System is 6 months old. The Bellville seal corrodes and cracks resulting in drips from sprinkler.6 sprinklers so far. Columbus water is not acidic. Test from back flow drain shows acid 5.6 PHManufacturer says it is acid water corrosion that damages seal. Other tests also acidic. Goes acidic in two weeks. Foul smelling with particulates.Some black pipe, mostly CPVC in an old Frat houseSystem drained and filled 6 times.What can be causing low PH in a few weeks.Pictures show corrosion inside the sprinkler throat and seal.There is also an glycerin antifreeze system that does not have this problem. Suggestions please Art TirolyATCO Fire Protection/Tiroly24400 Highland Rd CLE 44143216-621-8899216-570-7030 cell _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org | <image001.jpg> | Virus-free. www.avast.com | | | Virus-free. www.avast.com | _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org _______________________________________________ Sprinklerforum mailing list Sprinklerforum@lists.firesprinkler.org http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler.org
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