Hydraulic components (was Re: [AT] (no subject)

[Clint D]

Richard

when I built my house, the inspector made me change back out some pipe to my
heating because I used a few pieces galvanized, they told me the galvanized willl
stop up your valves/system

Clint



> Charlie Mike have heard the same thing you mention. i was told that the
> galvanized will flake off and get in the system. Thanks for the reminder.
> R Fink
> PA
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> At 06:16 PM 1/8/2005 -0500, you wrote:
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> >charlie hill wrote:
> >>Richard,
> >>Use black iron or stainless steel fittings.  Don't use galvanized unless
> >>you have to.
> >I think it is a matter of strength - galvanized pieces aren't made of high
> >strength materials and should only be used on the low pressure side of the
> >line. Don't use bronze/brass either for high pressure, but OK for return line.
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> >Mike
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> >>  I can't remember the reason right now but there is some sort of problem
> >> with galvanized fittings and oil/fuel lines.  Maybe someone else knows
> >> or can refute what I've said.
> >>Charlie
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