I've pulled plenty of Ferncos that have sagged over time causing flow problems.
For that reason alone, I would never use one.
For that reason alone, I would never use one.
I've pulled plenty of Ferncos that have sagged over time causing flow problems.
For that reason alone, I would never use one.
I've pulled plenty of Ferncos that have sagged over time causing flow problems.
For that reason alone, I would never use one.
I just replaced my basement sump pump. While I was at it, I replaced the 15-year-old Ferncos, though they really didn't need it. This whole pipe-misalignment thing might be true on some kinds of pipe. On lightweight pipe like ABS, I'm not so sure. And you cannot assume that the pipe in the ground will not mis-align because of compaction.
I think the problem with the misalignment is more of a problem of support. The use of the ferncos in the picture will have problems, the strap iron is not proper support. The IRC says the pipe has to be supported up, down, right, left and every other way. The company even talks about support in their literature.
I have removed ferncos that are over 20 years old and they looked as good as new, as far as them breaking down, besides what is the stainless steel sleeve going to do to stop that, a sleeved fernco will have the same issue, so not a valid arguement against their use.
Misuse of any product will cause issues. We see a lot of that in PEX and other products.
As far as the IRC is concerned, it does not specifically address Fernco to the best of my knowledge.
There is a Legacy report that gives them approval for use as far as IRC is concerned.
The Legacy report states the above ground use of the Ferco is subject to the approval of the inspector/AHJ. This makes it subjective which is not good.
I personally don't have a problem with them, especially for the vent portion.
If an IRC inspector wants to get technical, he can use P3002.3.1 of the IRC to disallow the use of a Fernco.
Rugged said:The implied use for it's application (dewatering) doesn't pose the same standard of use in dealing with DWV applications.
This is awkward, but...
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