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Site 538

System type: ICS system.
Installed: 1996
Inspected: 2003

No operational problems with system. Client states that she has lots of hot water and reduced electric bills.

Usual exterior pipe insulation degradation. Used duct tape that has deteriorated and left insulation exposed. Several large cracks in insulation allow water to penetrate to piping.