Boskop burst pipe

 

Typical problems with burst pipes in Boskop

• Corroded pipes in Boskop

When galvanized pipes corrode it happens from the inside and thus is not always visible by the naked eye which seems to be a common problem in the Boskop and surrounding areas.

• Polycorp pipes exposed to sunlight in the Boskop area

When Polycorp is used in areas where it is exposed to direct sunlight the UV rays from the sun has the effect of degrading the pipes to the extend where they become brittle and burst easily which is a major problem in Boskop due to the fact that some of the plumbers that has completed work in the Boskop and surrounding areas are not qualified and thus produces very low quality work.

• Polycorp exposed to hot water in Boskop

When Polycorp is exposed to hot water the pipe will very quickly become brittle and burst common to the Boskop and surrounding areas…  The use of Polycorp for hot water supplies in Boskop is another effect of poor workmanship and non qualified staff.