AC Current Flow on Copper Water Pipes-corrosion
AC Current Flow on Copper Water Pipes-corrosion
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We have approx. 20-30 amps of AC 60 Hz. current flow on the entire copper waterpiping system in a large brand new 400 unit condo project.The water is from wells in the area.The water only in these condo units smells like rotten eggs,has a blue tinge to it and sometimes sediment flows out of the taps.There is a primary water softener installed in this system.
Question:
Can this AC current flow cause these copper waterpipes to corrode this quickly and produce these results?
Question:
Can this AC current flow cause these copper waterpipes to corrode this quickly and produce these results?





RE: AC Current Flow on Copper Water Pipes-corrosion
RE: AC Current Flow on Copper Water Pipes-corrosion
RE: AC Current Flow on Copper Water Pipes-corrosion
We are correcting this current flow on the waterpiping system.
If this AC current is eliminated; will all these other problems also disappear?
There appears to be a lot of controversy surrounding the issue of AC current flow/electrolysis action on copper waterpipes.Even the copper organization website appears to be waffling on this issue.DC current will definitely cause this reaction,AC current it appears the jury may be still out.
RE: AC Current Flow on Copper Water Pipes-corrosion
A side from the water issues, this needs to be fixed strictly as a safety issue. I'd hate to be the plumber that takes a pipe apart for the first time.
RE: AC Current Flow on Copper Water Pipes-corrosion
RE: AC Current Flow on Copper Water Pipes-corrosion
I don't think off hand that AC current will directly corrode copper.
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