That was an O-ring failure Bill, integral to the successful operation, and if we were talking about sprinkler O-rings I would agree. I have never heard of a nipple and cap being the cause of a catastrophic failure. I'm not trying to be a smart a$$ here-- I have decided to think about everything I do like it was my first day on the job. Thanks,
Brad On Aug 26, 2016 8:46 PM, "Bill Cunningham" <[email protected]> wrote: > The low bidder built the space shuttle Challenger. These things should be > included with the bid or design build pricing. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 26, 2016, at 6:34 PM, Brad Casterline <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Hi Charles. > I am unable to answer this. > I have always thought flushing was some kind of extreme measure rarely > undertaken even for steel. > On Aug 26, 2016 8:21 PM, "Charles Thurston" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hello Brad, >> >> Then add the glue dry time after the flush for putting on a new cap to >> the job before you can put it back in service... Is that really cheaper >> then a groove cap? >> >> Friday, August 26, 2016, 9:09:16 PM, you wrote: >> >> > Friday all day Mark. >> > 'in order to form a more perfect 13' I conclude that a hack saw will >> more readily remove the fittings at the ends of all CPVC cross mains than >> whatever it takes to do the same with steel, so, Bruce wins in the catagory >> of "most economical" with his extra foot of pipe and glue cap entry :) >> thanks Bruce, and everone else again. >> > On Aug 26, 2016 11:03 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> > >> > >> > >> > We stopped using them 7 or 8 years ago based on the cost. I’m working >> from memory on the cost each. But it is Friday, right? >> > >> > >> > >> > Mark at Aero >> > >> > 602 820-7894 >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-bounces >> @lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Timothy Goins >> > Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 6:22 AM >> > To: [email protected] >> > Subject: Re: Provision for flushing CPVC >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > I could sell you about three for that price. Check your pricing with >> your vendor. >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> > >> >> > On Aug 25, 2016, at 9:36 PM, <[email protected]> < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > If you don't mind the cost the grooved adaptor does work, but they are >> pricey. Around $60 with a grooved coupling and cap! ;-( >> > >> > Mark at Aero >> > >> > >> > 602 820-7894 >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> > >> >> > On Aug 25, 2016, at 6:57 PM, Brad Casterline <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > If that comes in 2" also Timothy I gust might have this now thnx. >> > >> > >> > On Aug 25, 2016 8:52 PM, "Timothy W Goins" <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > 1½” grooved adapter with a grooved cap/plug works great. >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-bounces >> @lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Bruce Verhei >> > Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 7:12 PM >> > To: [email protected] >> > Subject: Re: Provision for flushing CPVC >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > A extra foot of pipe, with glued on cap? >> > >> > >> >> > On Aug 25, 2016, at 16:50, Brad Casterline <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > That might be a bingo right there Timothy, thanks! >> > >> > >> > On Aug 25, 2016 6:47 PM, "Timothy Goins" <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > You'd be surprised how much trash and debris gets into a system when >> the utility company or a plumber is careless. >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> > >> >> > On Aug 25, 2016, at 6:12 PM, rongreenman . <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Why would you need to flush CPVC? >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > On Thu, Aug 25, 2016 at 8:08 AM, Brad Casterline < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > >> > >> > Thanks Charles. >> > >> > >> > >> > I'm just the stocklister at this point Scott :) >> > >> > >> > >> > Brad >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> > >> > From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-bounces >> @lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Scott Futrell >> > Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:40 AM >> > To: [email protected] >> > Subject: RE: Provision for flushing CPVC >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Replace them with steel… >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Scott >> > >> > >> > >> > Office: (763) 425-1001 x 2 >> > >> > Cell: (612) 759-5556 >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > From: Sprinklerforum [mailto:sprinklerforum-bounces >> @lists.firesprinkler.org] On Behalf Of Brad Casterline >> > Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:26 AM >> > To: [email protected] >> > Subject: Provision for flushing CPVC >> > >> > >> > >> > Hello, >> > >> > >> > >> > Can someone tell me the most economical way for providing for flushing >> 1.5" and 2" CPVC mains please? >> > >> > >> > >> > thanks, >> > >> > >> > >> > Brad Casterline, NICET IV >> > >> > Fire Protection Division >> > >> > >> > >> > FSC, Inc. >> > >> > P: 913-722-3473 >> > >> > [email protected] >> > >> > www.fsc-inc.com >> > >> > >> > >> > Engineering Solutions for the Built Environment >> > >> > >> > >> >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Sprinklerforum mailing list >> > [email protected] >> > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum- >> firesprinkler.org >> > >> >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >> >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Charles mailto:[email protected] >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Sprinklerforum mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum- >> firesprinkler.org >> > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler. > org > > > _______________________________________________ > Sprinklerforum mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.firesprinkler.org/listinfo.cgi/sprinklerforum-firesprinkler. > org > >
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