aluminum in concrete [RE-wrenches]

[max Balchowsky]

Kelly, they make a special lightweight plastic sleeve for copper through
concrete - over the counter at any plumbing supply......

Max Balchowsky
SEE Systems
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Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Keilwitz" <kelly at whidbeysunwind.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 12:14 PM
Subject: Re: aluminum in concrete [RE-wrenches]


> Matt, et. al.,
>
> Does the same apply to copper, e.g. for solar thermal or plumbing runs
> through slabs? Would wrapping with rubber splice tape be sufficient to
> prevent corrosion?
> -Kelly
>
> Kelly Keilwitz
> Whidbey Sun & Wind
> Renewable Energy Systems
> kelly at whidbeysunwind.com
> Ph & Fax: 360-678-7131
> Renewable Energy Now!
>
> Subject: RE: aluminum in concrete [RE-wrenches]
>
>
> > Don't use AL in direct contact with Concrete if you want it to last for
> > more than 3-5 years!
> >
> > (Wish I had time to dig out some pics to share..... Not a pretty thing!)
> >
> > Corrosion and highly degradatory structural things begin happening
> > immediately!  Trust me on this... AL & Concrete are NOT a good
> > combination!  Try good Stainless standoff flange.  Bolt AL to it.  MUCH
> > better!
> >
> > Best and Sunshine!
> >
> > Matt Lafferty
>
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