FAQs: PES 108 Pipe Leak System

Pipe Repair

What is the PES 108 Pipe Leak System?

The PES 108 Pipe Leak System repairs the cracks and leaks in many metals and plastic pipes such as Carbon steel, aluminum, galvanized; PVC, CPVC, PVDF, stainless, polyethylene, polypropylene and fiberglass pipes. It also reinforces the joints and forms an anti-corrosion coating. The PES 108 Pipe Leak Tape is a fiberglass tape coated with special urethane resins that activated by water. This system can be applied fast with no tools or hot work and it completely repairs in 30 minutes. It is a fiberglass taped coated with polyurethane resins that with the immersion of water are activated. After being activated, the PES 108 Pipe Leak Tape will change from a “wet” adhesive tape to a hard “urethane plastic.”

Where is It Used?

The PES 108 Pipe Leak System can be used anywhere there is a pipe or rigid hose. Many maintenance personnel from chemical industries to military and marine operations have all used PES 108 Pipe Leak System.

What Types of Repairs Can Be Made With the PES 108 Pipe Leak System?

It is used to prepare chemical lines, steam lines, process lines and water lines. Most chemicals that are compatible with epoxy are okay to use it on.

Is PES 108 Pipe Leak System Difficult to Apply?

Compared to most adhesive and epoxy products, PES 108 Pipe Leak System is much easier to use because there is no mixing involved. After using water activate the resins, wrap the fiberglass material around the leak site and polish until it forms a smooth, hard cap. The key is to quickly apply the roll by pulling it tight around the leak.

Does Temperature Affect the PES 108 Pipe Leak System Set-Time?

Yes. It is extremely sensitive to temperature. Before using PES 108 Pipe Leak System in a hot environment, you can slow down the resins’ set-time by immersing the unopened pouch in a cool bath of water. Equally, in a cold environment, using something with heat will speed up the set-time, such as a heat gun or some other source of warmth. Under normal conditions, PES 108 Pipe Leak System is completely cured in 30 minutes.

What is the Shelf Life of PES 108 Pipe Leak System?

The shelf life of PES 108 Pipe Leak System is two years from the purchase date.

What Makes PES 108 Pipe Leak System So Effective?

PES 108 Pipe Leak System’s conformability makes it extremely effective for repairing leaks at joints, crosses, tees or any other location. The knitted fiberglass allows it to be maneuvered as it is being applied. The mechanics involved in the tight wrapping of the product allows PES 108 Pipe Leak System to bond more effectively. These adhesive properties allow it to form a successful repair on hard-to-stick pipe surfaces. PES 108 Pipe Leak System’s heavy resin load allows it to finish out to create a strong, homogenous repair.

Is PES 108 Pipe Leak System Repair Permanent?

The PES 108 Pipe Leak System’s could be considered permanent if the repair site is kept within the pressure and temperature limits. It can be buried underground or remain under water. The maintenance procedure polices can also affect whether or not the repair is permanent.

Is PES 108 Pipe Leak System Affected by Exposure to UV?

When exposed to UV, PES 108 Pipe Leak System will slowly turn brown. This change in color does not affect the repair itself and does not penetrate past the surface of the cap. By lightly sanding the PES 108 Pipe Leak System the brown color can be circumvented after it has cured. In its black form, PES 108 Pipe Leak System has shown no signs of discoloration after two years in direct sun.

 

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