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The Cost-Effective Alternative to Pipe Replacement

In 1987, in cooperation with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratories, American Pipe Lining (San Diego) developed a cured in place pipe lining technology to restore the nickel copper CHT (Collection, Holding Transfer) piping systems aboard US Naval Aircraft Carriers. The technology has literally saved tax-payers millions of dollars on each ship because of the costly expense and disruption of a re-pipe. The process was so successful that the US Navy now epoxy lines much of its piping for new carriers (e.g. USS Reagan and USS Bush). In 1988-1990 the application first received EPA approval and then
NSF-61 certification for potable water piping and was first used in a land based application at the Composite Medical Facility, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.

A Master Plumber for more than 25 years, Peter J Wood established American Pipe Lining-Great Lakes securing rights as a licensee of APL-San Diego in 2002. Since then APL-Great Lakes has aggressively pursued other epoxy technologies offering small diameter pipe rehabilitation for both Michigan and Ohio with some projects also in Illinois.

POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS

The APL-2000 cleaning and pipe lining system cleans the existing pipe and then applies a coat of epoxy to the interior pipe. The process is totally environmentally friendly, avoiding chemicals to remove the corrosion. APL uses this process on restoring the water distribution system for apartment and condo communities, high rise professional buildings, college dormitories, commercial pools, and historic homes offering up to a 60% savings by avoiding demolition, abatement and restoration costs.

NON-POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS

After due diligence APL-Great Lakes in 2005 acquired technology that uses resin cured pipe for small diameter pipe rehabilitation. Unlike APL-2000, resin cured pipe does not need the integrity of the existing pipe to rehabilitate the system. Resin cured pipe allows for the rehabilitation of broken, blocked or damaged pipe using existing points of access.

Small Diameter Pipe Rehabilitation Systems

POTABLE WATER
SYSTEMS
1/2" to 8" Diameters

Pipe corrosion occurs in virtually all types of piping systems beginning from the moment they are put into service. The APL-2000 cleaning and epoxy pipe coating process provides a quick and permanent solution for extending the useful life of older piping systems.

Over years, corrosion and mineral build-up in piping obstructs water flow, collects lead and other potentially harmful elements, and results in the gradual deterioration of the pipe itself and overall water quality. Within 15- 20 years time, as much as 70% of the pipe's original flow capacity can be lost as a result of internal pipe corrosion.

The adverse effects of this natural deterioration are all too familiar: colored, bad tasting and foul smelling drinking water, poor flow and heat transfer, and an abundance of leaks.

Recent and ongoing research by the EPA has conveyed a growing concern over the adverse effects of high lead and copper levels in infants, children and pregnant women. The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services postulates that lead is the number one environmental threat to our childrens' health, with increasing exposure rates caused by the continued consumption of water from aging, corroded potable water systems, many of which are still fitted with original lead-based plumbing fixtures. American Pipe Lining's epoxy system will provide a permanent protective barrier within the pipe halting the further leaching of these and other harmful elements.
 

NON -POTABLE WATER
SYSTEMS
1-1/2" to 12"

Deteriorating underground piping systems provides unique challenges to rehabilitate pipe.

Resin cured pipe is an innovative epoxy application with a 15 year proven track record.

Millions of linear feet of pipe have been rehabilitated with resin cured pipe which allows for the starting and stopping of the resin cured liner anywhere along the length of pipe. It adheres to the original pipe as well as building a new pipe inside the old one.

The material is so versatile that it can even be used to span a void where there is a section of the old pipe missing.

Resin cured pipe is resistant to chemicals and has withstood 3 month immersion tests in many chemicals including hydrochloric acid. Resins are odorless and non-toxic and NSF-14 certified.

The non-potable relining system can be applied to all types of pipes including storm, sewer, roof drains, conduit, pool lines, chemical lines and pressure pipes. The system is idea for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

For home applications please visit our residential plumbing service company, ROOTER,MD.

There you will find additional information as to how we repair sewer systems without digging.

Call 1-800-ROOTERMD today to talk with a real person.