Tony,
It sounds as though your mechanic is conscientious and responsible. I'm still
having a problem visualizing what happened and why.
Its a long shot, but is it possible that the fitting was BSW rather than SAE?
Also, I don.'t have a problem with copper pipes.
Bob Walker (Raised on Rootes)
Lib596@xxxxxxx wrote:
> In a message dated 31/05/02 17:41:34 GMT Daylight Time,
> dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> << Calculating the stresses in a pipe based on pressure, pipe ID and wall
> thickness is not difficult. If you can provide me this information, and
> the copper alloy used (I can hopefully find info on the strength of the
> material) I may be able to do some rough calculations and tell you if the
> material selection is improper. My guess though is that if they use it in
> a large scale over there, it should be fine. Here in the US, often the
> "safety" regulations go beyond sense... >>
>
> Thanks for the offer D*2, but the simple solution is probably to play safe
> and go for steel pipes like the original. I spoke to the guy at the shop
> where they fitted the faulty pipe today and he is eager to redo the job to
> the highest standard.
>
> Right now, I believe he would fit titanium pipes if I demanded it in order to
> preserve his reputation and settle the matter.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Tony V.
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