Premature Failure of Copper Laterals

摘要

According to "A White Paper Review: History of Use and Performance of Copper Tube For Potable Water Service" written by Richard O. Lewis, P.E. Lewis Engineering and Consulting, Inc, "Published accounts of copper water tube failure investigations and research studies during the past more than 40 years have identified several design, installation and water chemistry conditions that have been found responsible for the occasional failures. Water is the essential element to any internal tube or pipe corrosion problem, but there are several design, installation and initial operation factors that can be the primary cause of leaks and failures."