What do I check when equipment, duct, or supports are exposed to pool chemicals or chloramines?
Verify the full material system before connecting equipment or duct in pool/natatorium air. The duct, supports, fasteners, coatings, isolation, access, and maintenance plan all matter in corrosive air.
Stop if Ask when equipment or duct is in a pool room/natatorium or any air stream with moisture, chemicals, chloramines, or visible corrosion. Watch out Do not assume normal HVAC hardware is acceptable near pool chemical air, high humidity, or chloramine exposure. Check Check equipment/submittal material requirements Verify duct and support material Check stainless/aluminum/galvanized/coated compatibility Keep access for inspection/maintenance Ask before substituting hardware or covering supports. Steps Check equipment/submittal material requirements Verify duct and support material Check stainless/aluminum/galvanized/coated compatibility Keep access for inspection/maintenance Ask before substituting hardware or covering supports. Say this to your foreman Is this equipment/duct in corrosive pool air, and what material/coating/isolation/hardware detail controls it?
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