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You wold join asbestos pipe and iron pipe with great care, being sure to avoid disturbing the asbestos pipe or releasing dust. The best solution would be to remove the asbestos pipe (following established procedures to ensure it is done properly, by qualified people) and run new pipe.
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How are sewers built?
Clay pipe, Bricks, Asbestos cement, Cast Iron various schedules , preformed pipe and concrete forms (ducts)
What is a galvanized wrought iron pipe?
galvanize wrought iron pipe
What is bi pipe?
Bi pipe is a black iron pipe.
How do you join PEX pipe to galvanized pipe?
Yes
What is GI in GI pipe?
Galvanized Iron pipe
How do asbestos pipe and iron pipe differ?
Asbestos pipe is made of cement that contains asbestos fibers. Iron pipe is made from cast iron.
Is asbestos in cast iron pipe?
was asbestos used in production of cast iron pipe
How are sewers built?
Clay pipe, Bricks, Asbestos cement, Cast Iron various schedules , preformed pipe and concrete forms (ducts)
Can you legally use Asbestos Cement Pipe or does it require remediation?
It is probably not a good idea to install new asbestos pipe. Asbestos pipe requires remediation if and when it deteriorates to that it may be releasing asbestos fibers. Whether it is legal to install asbestos pipe depends one what legal jurisdiction you are in. Some countries have forbidden all use of asbestos containing products and some permit some uses to continue.
How much does asbestos pipe weigh?
25 lbs
What is an easy way to repair asbestos-cement pipe?
There is no easy way to repair asbestos-cement pipe. If damaged, it should be removed and replaced.
How do you repair Asbestos-cement pipe?
Remove and replace it.
What is the percentage of asbestos in asbestos cement pipe?
15% - 50% generally referred to as "Transite" a popular brand of cementitious pipe and tile materials manufactured by Johns-Manville Corp
Why asbestos sheets are preferred over iron sheets for roofing?
Asbestos provides better insulation, because it is thicker and denser than iron.
Why Asbestos sheets are preferred over iron sheet for roofing?
Asbestos provides better insulation, because it is thicker and denser than iron.
What was the percentage of asbestos in asbestos-cement pipe?
You would have to take a sample and send it to a lab for analysis. They will send you the percent and type.
Is asbestos found inside of plumping pipe supply?
Asbestos was used in many different building materials, including asbestos-concrete pipe (a common brand name was Transite). It is generally not found inside metal pipes- it WAS used as insulation on the outside of pipes.
