Do you prefer hard pipe over other materials for your plumbing needs?
Asked by Gabriel Gauthier 
3 months ago
Last Updated: August 27, 2024
The customer really enjoys their hard pipe.
We’re here running all the motors pumping in a loop like that. 
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Just wait until you switch it on
Calvin. I’ve been at it for a few years now.
Chris Hartenstein Nice👍👍👍
Chris Hartenstein I’m surprised you did that, Bubba 😳😁
Craig. Nah I didn’t, but we gotta service it broski 😉
Chris Hartenstein oh wow space shuttles did the same thing.
I bet it’s going to spin.
Nothing quite like a good-looking peckerhead.
EP flex is available for purchase
Big $
Is that fire caulk being used to seal off?
It’s likely red paint. Sometimes, once they’re sealed, the spec will require them to be painted red.
Haha, that’s much cheaper than an explosion-proof whip 🤣
Are you referring to horsecock, haha?
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Horse cock flex couplings make things simpler
If you’re using Class I Div 2 Liquid tight flex, it’s fine. Class 1 Div 1 needs explosion proof flex. But a good old piece of teck cable with an XP teck connector would be fantastic
Does really need the sealoff? Pecker head doesn’t have any sparking device in it.
If you remove the peckerhead cover, you can verify whether the motor is sealed by the factory or not. The circular opening leading into the motor windings inside the peckerhead will be sealed with a Chico product or something similar from the factory.
Tom. In this scenario, it serves as a sealing boundary.
I’m not a fan! Motors tend to vibrate, so while explosion-proof flex might be expensive, I believe using teck with an explosion-proof connector would be much better.
What’s the deal with the seal off?
That seal isn’t needed
I concur
What a goofball
It’s against the rules to share photos of our rigid pipes on social media!
“Classified location” sounds vague. I would have opted for Class 1 Division 1 flexible conduit.
Hmm, not ideal for vibration. Explosion-proof flexible conduit can be quite costly.
Explosion-proof, huh?
Vibration is not an issue here.
Just thinking about using flex
It seems like it’s in a flammable/explosive area. That’s a conduit seal fitting.
The WE motor, all the way from Brazil
My preferred choice is teck cable with an explosion-proof connector
Not the best idea, I always associate it with a greenfield piece due to the vibration
The customer opted for the lowest bid. They saved at least $2k on the class 1 whip🤷🏻♂️ but will end up paying more in the long term
Let’s address the vibration issue first.
Joe R iallanza, have you ever checked the pricing of explosion-proof flex? It doesn’t make sense when a motor is properly aligned and balanced to eliminate vibration. This is more applicable to industrial settings rather than residential ones.
There are a bunch of plumbers in here 🤣 Did you know that you can run wires without those pipes and probably get better amperage because the wires are ventilated better? Plus, the work is cheaper because you’re not spending on unnecessary things
I bet…Do you have any idea how much an explosion-proof flex piece costs?
Could have easily placed flex on top of the explosion piece. It would have made changing out the motor much simpler.
Hey Lee, why are you so concerned? I’ll swap it out soon, not even sweating 4 bolts. Keep on crying, I suppose.
Was telling Duane about the cost of high-explosive proof flex and mentioned that there was an alternative option available with the metal explosive piece already in place. This way, you could save some money. I’m not fussy about what you decide.
I understand, Lee. I don’t believe anyone willingly chooses to hard pipe anything, sir.
Could it be that the motor is tefc?
Silly
I’m sticking with my CLX 😍
Ph, I personally prefer that or Airguard over this madness.
Honestly incorrect.
I don’t think the motor is explosion proof. haha
Anti-vibration is necessary. And a seal in that location seems unnecessary… This picture is a bit of a joke.
I don’t care if the customer prefers cardboard! That’s why you’re the expert and they’re the customer! Are you just trying to prove a point that occasionally hard piping to objects with strong vibrations is okay? Maybe you made a mistake during your training and hard piped to something, and now you have to prove them wrong by eliminating flexible connections and posting it to show that you’re right. We all make mistakes buddy. That’s how we improve. So either become a professional or leave!