ePIPE Awarded Canadian Patent for Pipe Coating System

Vancouver, B.C. – June 10, 2016 – Pipe Restoration Technologies, LLC (PRT), makers of the ePIPE Lead-Free, Leak-Free™ pipe restoration product line, announced that it has been awarded Canadian Patent #2674439 for the ePIPE in-place epoxy coating system.

The patented ePIPE technology is designed to restore existing pipes from the inside, helping seal leaks, protect pipes from lead leaching, and reduce the need for traditional pipe replacement.

A Patented Pipe Restoration Solution for Lead Reduction and Leak Protection

As concerns around water conservation and lead in drinking water continue to grow, pipe restoration technologies like ePIPE provide an alternative for properties that need to rehabilitate aging piping systems with minimal disruption.

“Provincial governments are starting to address their concerns to current issues, such as water conservation and lead in water in schools, hospitals and government buildings, and our ePIPE technology is active in addressing these issues in multiple countries,” Pipe Restoration Technologies and ACE DuraFlo® CEO Larry Gillanders said. “Our ePIPE restoration system provides innovative, cost-effective solutions that homeowners, businesses and utility companies find as a better alternative to pipe replacements. Our customers also enjoy the benefits of minimal water system downtime, with most properties’ pipe systems coated and rehabilitated in less than one day.”

What Is the ePIPE In-Place Epoxy Coating System?

The ePIPE system is a minimally invasive pipe restoration process that coats the inside of existing pipes with an epoxy barrier. This in-place pipe coating system can restore pipes as small as 1/2″ in diameter without requiring full pipe replacement.

By creating a protective internal barrier, ePIPE helps reduce leaks and protects potable water pipes from lead leaching.

What Types of Pipes Can ePIPE Treat?

The ePIPE process can be used in a wide range of piping systems, including:

• Potable water lines
• Natural gas lines
• HVAC systems
• Drains
• Fire sprinkler pipes

It can also be used across many property types, including homes, apartments, high-rise hotels, office buildings, skyscrapers, condominiums, and schools.

Fast Return to Service for Potable Water Systems

ePIPE is approved by NSF for an immediate return to service in as little as 90 minutes, making it one of the fastest return-to-service epoxy lining products in the world.

This fast turnaround can help property owners reduce downtime while addressing leaks, water conservation concerns, and lead reduction in drinking water systems.

Lead and Copper Reduction in Drinking Water Pipes

Using ePIPE, lead and copper levels are reduced to below the World Health Organization’s cut-off levels. The WHO cut-off level for lead is 10ppb.