Where does Spray in Place Solutions work?

Spray in Place Solutions is available for projects all over the country. Our headquarters is on Long Island, New York with a satellite office in Miami. Our crews work all over and have completed projects in 23 states thus far.

What plumbing systems qualify for SIPP?

With different epoxy formulations available, we can utilize this technology in water supply, sewer, HVAC and manufacturing systems. While SIPP technology can be applied to virtually all plumbing systems, it is especially good for pressure pipes. The epoxy bonds intimately with the host pipe wall like car paint, so there is no concern about water or sewage getting between the coating and the pipe. With epoxy products certified as safe for potable water systems, this technology can be applied in food production and other manufacturing settings as well. The epoxy can also withstand heat, so it can be used in hot water and steam condensate lines.

What kind of Epoxy do you use?

While we are capable of spraying any epoxy, we have been exclusively utilizing products from Warren Environmental for all of our recent projects. Warren's epoxy has an engineered life of 75 years. It is a 100 percent solids epoxy, and it emits zero volatile organic compounds (VOC's), so there are no dangerous chemicals. It is a high-build polymer, so we can choose the thickness we want to spray with a single coating. Warren has a long history, with more than 30 years in the market. The company has different products for potable water, sewer and HVAC pipes. Warren's potable water epoxy has NSF/ANSI-61 certification approved for drinking water. It provides a safe and protective barrier between the pipe and the water, which prevents harmful elements from leaching into the water supply.

Can I use this for drinking water pipes?

Absolutely yes. Epoxy has been used in some of the nation’s largest aqueducts and tested year after year as safe. You probably drink water that came through an epoxy lined pipe already! This is no VOC material and is stable within 3 hours of application on average.

What material and size pipes qualify for SIPP restoration?

SIPP can be utilized in pipes with diameters between 2" and 72". The epoxy adheres to most commonly used pipe materials including metal, concrete and plastic.

What about bends and branch lines?

Spray in Place Solutions uses equipment that allows us to camera, clean and coat through bends up to soft 90 degrees, ensuring a uniform coating thickness throughout the entire pipe and reducing the number of access points required to execute a project. Unlike other methods of pipe restoration, such as CIPP, this technology does not require any special accommodations for branch lines. The epoxy overspray strengthens branch connections but doesn't block them, eliminating the need for reopening the branches after applying the epoxy.

How long is this restoration going to last?

The engineered life of the epoxy we use is 75 years. Because the epoxy bonds to the original pipe, it seals existing cracks and prevents new ones from developing. The polymer has elasticity even after its cured in place and can move with the pipe, so it doesn't crack as the pipe settles. The barrier between the pipe and the water prevents further corrosion while preserving the enhanced flow capacity. This also reduces overall system maintenance expense and down time.

How is flow capacity impacted?

For a cast or ductile pipe in use for more than a decade, our process will likely triple its flow capacity.

How long will it take to restore a pipe to service?

Once the epoxy has been applied, a system can be back online in as little as 8 hours.

Is this a new technology?

No, this technology has been around and adopted across the US since the early 2000’s. It has been used in Europe even longer. Several cities and states have implemented multiyear SIPP lining programs to remediate and proactively maintain their water infrastructure.

I don't have a problem yet, but my pipes are old. Should I take action now?

Even when pipes are not yet causing an obvious problem, old pipes have a restricted flow and have never been cleaned. Your system is easier to fix before there is a catastrophic failure. Once cleaned and epoxy coated, the pipe will last for another 75 years and will stay open and flowing because the epoxy prevents future corrosion and build up.

Can you help first timers?

Based on our many years of experience, we work hand in hand with engineers, general contractors, and clients to ensure a successful project. We can make introductions to appropriate engineers and epoxy manufacturer reps to facilitate your project design process.