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1/31/12, 3:27 AM
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Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
The pipe is copper on the ceiling ...and its above the sink...
It would make a mess if liquid discharged. What could the pipe be for? A nice bathroom in a a two story condominium. Its got the silver flange surrounding it.  
An Ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure :} 
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#2
1/31/12, 4:29 AM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
Condensate drain? TPR discharge extension? What was above it?
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1/31/12, 6:45 AM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
Secondary condensate drain for the A/C
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1/31/12, 7:13 AM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
Is it just an open pipe with a flange around it?
Does the building have fire sprinklers? Maybe they forgot to attach a sprinkler head. (Just thinking out load)
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1/31/12, 9:30 AM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
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1/31/12, 9:33 AM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
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At least it would be conspicuous if it started leaking. InterNachi Awards Portal: http://co.nachi.org/inachiawards/ ____________________________________________ "An Education, not just an Inspection" Larry Kage, CMI Lake Ann (Traverse City), Michigan 49650 231 929 3525 Professional Inspector serving the Traverse City, Michigan area and beyond.
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#7
1/31/12, 11:03 AM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
That's exactly the point...
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#8
1/31/12, 11:06 AM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
Agree
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1/31/12, 12:34 PM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
Thanks everybody for the feedback....
An Ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure :}
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1/31/12, 12:48 PM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
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1/31/12, 1:01 PM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
David ,I see these all the time in High rises.
Those are simply concealed sprinkler head plates. Were they in the rest of the residence or just the bathroom? http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=152140 (what resolution is your camera set at)?,I can never magnify your posted images. www.chicagopropertyinspection.com www.elliotthomeinspection.com www.chicagolandhomeinspection.com www.homeandcondoinspector.com www.homeandcondoinspection.com http://www.homeinspectorpro.com/ (Report Software) Bob Elliott  http://www.chicagolandhomeinspector.com/
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#12
1/31/12, 3:16 PM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
Not a sprinkler Bob. These are secondary condensation lines for the heat-pump system.
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#13
1/31/12, 3:23 PM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
Looks like a plate to me but then I rarely see heat pumps.what a strange discharge location.
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#14
1/31/12, 3:47 PM
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Re: Copper pipe ( open ) in guest bath ceiling ?
It's intended to be "conspicuous," so that it will be noticed. This way, you will be aware of a blockage in the primary.
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#15
1/31/12, 9:56 PM
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I have never heard of a fire sprinkler piping system being fabbed in copper! Definitely not approved for that use anywhere  Pete Campbell pete4545@comcast.net http://www.PortStLucieInspections.com http://www.ChooseGI.com http://ifwemissitwewillfixit.com Inspecting Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Village, Lakewood Park, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Fort Drum, Okeechobee, Jensen Beach, Stuart, Palm City, Hobe Sound and Indiantown, Florida.
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