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90/10 Cupro-nickel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Resistant to high sea water velocities allowing reduced tube diameters Resistant to corrosion under stagnant flow conditions and pitting Resistant to clogging from marine growth Ease of manufacture and welding Reasonable cost
Stainless steel 1. Suffers from deep pitting in stagnant waters-if cleaned regularly this pitting can be reduced Expected life spans of some materials Galvanised steel- 6 to 9 years Copper-Maximum vel 4ft/sec 90/10 Cupro-Nickel- 10yrs+ 70/30 Cupro-Nickel- 22 yrs+