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Will normal chlorine levels in a swimming pool damage copper piping in a pool heater?
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∙ 15y ago
Low pH causes more damage than chlorine on copper Plumbing.
Nonetheless, high chlorine levels, sulfur compounds, metal scavengers and the high salt levels from the spent chemicals are all erosive to copper piping. Flow velocity is also a key factor in determining the rate of erosion. At 7gpm expect no more than 10 years life for 1" type K (very heavy) copper, 5 years or less for type M (typical low budget) copper. Copper pipe is not recommended for pool plumbing. Cupronickel alloys that do not contan zinc or tin are corrosion resistant in pool water, as are 300 and 400 series stainless steels, some more so than others.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y ago"normal" levels of chlorine don't damage plumbing. However abnormal levels of pH will.
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Why does your scalp turn blue after swimming?
copper staining! It has nothing to do with the chlorine or bromine in the pool. They may be running an ionizer or have treated heavily with algaecides that contain copper compounds. Their pool may be out of balance and is leeching copper from the heat exchanger if they have a heater in the pool.how to fix this problem:use white vinegar or bakig soda
Why is my swimming pool grout going blue?
Copper, check your tablets or algaecides or maybe you have a heater.
Can a lazy spa heater heat my swimming pool?
no you need a stronger heater specifically designed for a swimming pool
When installing an Aqua Rite unit to your pool system should you worry about the copper pipes and Hayward N400HD heat exchanger?
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Where can I buy a swimming pool heater in the Burlington, Vermont metropolitan area?
You can buy a swimming pool heater in the Burlington, Vermont are at Leslie's Pool Supplies. They have a great selection.
How do you find out if a water heater has copper in it and if it does how much copper?
It can maintain the cooling temperature of water and 80% of copper is available.
What is the white-blue buildup on outside of copper pipe to hot water heater?
It is copper oxidation.
What is the wire that heats up an electric heater made out of?
copper?
Does evaporation cool a swimming pool?
Unless you leave the heater on, Yes
Could a salt water pool system eat the pool heater?
Salt Harming EquipmentA salt system can harm the equipment in a "runaway chlorine" environment which can be common if the unit isn't operated properly or if water isn't tested and balanced regularly. In a runaway chlorine environment, the chlorine created by the salt system could potential dissolve the heat exchanger in a heater in a couple of days. The salt can also be harder on the pump seals and the salt corrodes motors and equipment in the case of leaks.
Are there combination heater and coolers for in ground swimming pools on the market?
There are no combination heater/cooler units that we are aware of. The would have to be separate units.
How much copper is in a hot water heater?
"How much" as a question is quite vague. Some hot water heaters are comprised of copper only. So this now depends on the size of the hot water heater. Some hot water heaters have no copper whatsoever.
