Site 81
System type: Pumped – timer controlled
Installed: 1996
Inspected: 2003
System no longer working.
Timer display was invalid. Removed old battery and tried to reset timer to no avail. Could not program. Defective timer.
Pump not working when plugged directly into receptacle.
Pitch pan roof sealant material separated from pitch pan. Holes for moisture access.
Pipe insulation coating had degraded exposing piping. Insulation had pulled away from pipe at pitch pans exposing copper piping. (Or was never completely abutted.)
Pressure relief and freeze valve metals parts rusted.
Air vent port clogged with hard sediment.
System type: Pumped – timer controlled
Installed: 1996
Inspected: 2003
System no longer working.
Timer display was invalid. Removed old battery and tried to reset timer to no avail. Could not program. Defective timer.
Pump not working when plugged directly into receptacle.
Pitch pan roof sealant material separated from pitch pan. Holes for moisture access.
Pipe insulation coating had degraded exposing piping. Insulation had pulled away from pipe at pitch pans exposing copper piping. (Or was never completely abutted.)
Pressure relief and freeze valve metals parts rusted.
Air vent port clogged with hard sediment.
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