Van Der Hoff Park burst pipe

 

Typical problems with burst pipes in Van Der Hoff Park

• Corroded pipes in Van Der Hoff Park

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 Van Der Hoff Park and surrounding areas.

• Polycorp pipes exposed to sunlight in the Van Der Hoff Park 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 Van Der Hoff Park due to the fact that some of the plumbers that has completed work in the Van Der Hoff Park and surrounding areas are not qualified and thus produces very low quality work.

• Polycorp exposed to hot water in Van Der Hoff Park

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