ePipe - Any bad experiences with epoxy-lined plumbing?

Question

I am considering using ePipe to resolve pinhole and slab leaks, rather than a complete repiping project. The property include 24 units.

What is your experience with epoxy-lined piping?

Lynnette E. · Answer

I just had it done with my main water line.  The company also did a local county hospital.  Said it was a pain with all the connections and a company rep was there to guide them as it was their first complex application, but all went great.

Pat L. · Answer

I've heard of it being done in a steel mill water reclamation system where the original cast iron piping was rotting out inside of cement floors etc due to the corrosive/leeching by incoming low pH waste water. From what I remember it was time consuming & very expensive. But definitely cost effective given the alternative to jackhammering & tearing out old pipes.

Ryan Darby · Answer

I haven't had it done at one of my properties but I have heard a lot of horror stories about it.   Below are the two main issues I have heard happen.

1.) It is hard to tell if the lining is installed evenly throughout the pipes.  If it is not, then you will have residue of the material sitting on the bottom of the pipes.  This could end up increasing the pressure of the inside of the pipe and cause a pipe break.

2.) If you have to replace a section of pipe in the future, it is extremely difficult since the epoxy material used cannot take the heat from soldering the new replacement pipe on the existing pipe.

Hope this helps!

Scott Ryden · Answer

Thank you for the inputs. I have not fond much negative press or litigation vs. ePipe.

ePipe - Any bad experiences with epoxy-lined plumbing?

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