Sewer pipe engineering?
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04-17-2005, 12:10
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Sewer pipe engineering?
I have been doing some extensive research about ABS sewer pipe.
(I know...I need to get a life!). What I learned is that ABS pipe contracts/expands 5 inches per 100 feet for each 10 degrees F. change in temperature. Applying this to the approximately 6.5 feet of pipe connecting the black and gray tanks, there is nearly 3/8 ths inch of expansion with 100 degrees change of temperature. It appears to me that this puts excessive strain on the tanks that could cause cracking. I am going to saw the pipes in too on each side between the dump valves and the 90 degree bend and reconnect them with flexible hose clamp type unions. I would appreciate some opinions pro and con if this idea is sensible? Also did all Wanderlodges come with the tanks plumbed together with no provision for pipe expansion or does mine have a non standard repair? Thanks Jim Keefauver/Jonesborough, Tn./1985 PT36 |
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Sewer pipe engineering? - surfer46us - 04-17-2005 12:10
Sewer pipe engineering? - Jeff Miller - 04-17-2005, 12:51
Sewer pipe engineering? - Tom - 04-17-2005, 13:44
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