We are planning to move into a building that was built in 1982 that has a cast iron pipe for the main sewer line and there are problems inside the pipe and it clogs constantly. We just had a plumbing company film by camera the inside of the pipe and it looks like one of your pictures under CuraFlo. We priced the pipe bursting technique and for a 70 ft run under the concrete would cost is $14,000, which our landlord said was too much.

What do you think about that price, is that a reasonable price for this procedure?? What about the CuraFlo?? How do you know if this procedure will work on pipes that are over 20 yrs old and keep in mind the building has not been used for 7 yrs. Our Company is in Titusville Florida, so could you tell me who is your dealer in this area. Also, what’s the price range for this procedure??

-Ron

Ron, most pipe lining or pipe repair projects are difficult to estimate without knowing the details of the project. Things like location, accessibility, depth of bury, cause of failure, type of material and number of connections or fittings, all play a role in preparing a proposal. Therefore it’s difficult for us to evaluate your specific quote.

We can talk about solving your pipe problem. There are a couple of different in-place pipe repair techniques. One option, pipe bursting, involves bursting your existing pipe from within while pulling a new pipe through the space to replace the old one. This is one possibly viable solution to your problem, there are several including a cured-in place lining. Many local plumbers offer this technology and can prepare a proposal for you at no cost.

CuraFlo’s epoxy pipe lining technology is primarily used in potable (drinking water) supply pipes, and may not be the best solution for this problem. However, some CuraFlo dealers do offer services in addition to the CuraFlo Engineered Flow Lining System® (for 1/2″ to 4″ pipes) and the CuraFlo Spincast System™ (for 3″-36″ pipes). Click here or call 1-888-4CuraFlo to locate a professional near you.

-Brian

We have radiant heat (all copper tubing) in our floor. We have a leak in the system. Can your product be used to repair it? Also would your product affect the transmission of heat in the floor.

-Ryan

Ryan, epoxy lining technology is great for protecting a new system and can assist with repairing an older system with one or more small diameter leaks less than 1/8” in size. It’s not the cure all for all pipe leaks: the pipe must be metal; it must be structurally sound; and the leak must be from a pinhole, and not a crack, split or some other catastrophic failure. If the leak is too large, a repair must be made prior to the lining procedure. A certified CuraFlo professional can work with your system’s installer to determine the best way to make the repair(s).

Once in the pipes, the epoxy lining does provide some insulating properties (i.e. it will slow down the heat transfer), but this is not significant enough to interfere with the performance of your radiant heating system. The circulating hot water temperature of in-floor radiant heating systems are typically between 120° to 125° Fahrenheit (48.9° – 51.7° Celsius). Most epoxies are effective at these temperatures, and will allow your system to perform as designed.

-Brian