Failure Expert Examines Plastic Pipe Failure

A 90° CPVC Elbow connected to a hot water line failed after three years of service in a system operating at 130°F. The photograph at the right shows the failed elbow after it was removed. The crack is on the inside of the 90° angle.

This photo is a closeup that shows the crack in the elbow. Although it only goes partially around the elbow, it leaks.
