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Szandor · 04-04-2003, 05:20 PM

Hello All, Hey Cova that would probally not be a good idea as copper chemically reacts with conctrete/cement, I believe its the residual lime that quickly corrodes copper. If you plumbed it in CPVC or a plastic/silicon tubing that might work. Another thought along these lines would be to stick it under your basement floor slab or through a small hole in the cellar wall where you'd be at least 4' below grade as the earths temperature remains very consistant year round, I believe I've seen air cooling sysyems set-up like this. Just my 2 cents.
Regards, Szandor

04-04-2003, 05:20 PM	#11
Szandor Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Massachusetts U.S.A. Posts: 24	Hey Cova Hello All, Hey Cova that would probally not be a good idea as copper chemically reacts with conctrete/cement, I believe its the residual lime that quickly corrodes copper. If you plumbed it in CPVC or a plastic/silicon tubing that might work. Another thought along these lines would be to stick it under your basement floor slab or through a small hole in the cellar wall where you'd be at least 4' below grade as the earths temperature remains very consistant year round, I believe I've seen air cooling sysyems set-up like this. Just my 2 cents. Regards, Szandor