FAQ

What Homeowners Should Know Before Fixing Sewer Pipes

Is pipe relining building code approved?

Yes! At Florida Pipe Rescue, we use NuFlow system 2000, 3000 and UV831 products, which meet American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 1216 and F1743 standards and certified under International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and International Code Council (ICC). The Nuflow Quality Management System Manufacturing location at 106 McMaster Ave Ajax Ontario Canada is certified under International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001. As long as your municipality recognizes these certifications then, yes, NuFlow systems are meet current building codes.

How long will I be without water?

In some cases, we actually don’t have to shut the water off at all. We can work on the pipes during the day, when most people are out of the house anyway, and a typical residential repair can be completed in 2-3 days.

Why should I line my pipes instead of replacing them?

Pipe replacement is a traditional means of repair where a plumber will remove the failing pipe and replace it with a new pipe. This repair method has many disadvantages, which include the creation of a messy construction site, significant time to complete, and the fact that in almost all circumstances costs more than lining. NuFlow’s cured in place pipe (CIPP) lining solutions are non-destructive, eco-friendly, non-invasive, cost effective and can be installed in a fraction of the time.

How much access is needed to rehabilitate a pipe line?

The access points, such as cleanouts and manholes, are generally pre-existing. Occasionally, it may be necessary to remove a toilet to facilitate access, but this disruption is minimal. In instances where properly lined cleanouts and building cleanouts are absent, excavation may be required to establish the necessary access points.

How do you manage bends and connections or branches?

NuDrain is designed with a flexible and contouring rubber bladder in it. Once installed, the bladder within the liner is inflated pushing the epoxy saturated felt around the contours of the host pipe, making a mechanical bond with its host. NuFlow also offers specific liners for Y and T connections.

What size pipes can NuDrain be used for?

NuDrain can be used on pipework with diameters between 1 1/2” to 12” inches or more depending on a variety of factors. Any length of pipe is manageable, but typically lengths of pipe that can be lined at once vary depending on diameter, a length of approx. 40 feet is able to be done at one time for a 4 inch diameter host pipe.

Are there temperature limits for water in a pipe lined with NuDrain?

NuDrain can applied with varying resins to mate with the pipe’s discharge temperature and chemicals being transported. Special resins can tolerate temperatures above 212°F.

How long does it last?

The warranty is 10 years, but the anticipated life expectancy is 50 years.

What if the drain pipe is cracked, broken or penetrated by tree roots?

Our Techs at Florida Pipe Rescue can compensate for deviation in diameter or alignment of the existing host pipe should it be affected by collapse, degradation or cracking. In the case of protrusion or debris in the pipes, the host pipe needs to be thoroughly cleaned initially and any debris removed before lining can commence.

Is pipe lining safe?

Our epoxy meets or exceeds the physical properties set forth by the American Standard of Testing and Materials (ASTM) as well as other national & international standards for CIPP rehabilitation.

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