Polybutylene Fitting Burst in Two-Story Residence
Location: Nogales Street / Amar Road vicinity, Nogales, West Covina, CA
The Scenario: A legacy acetal plastic fitting on a polybutylene pipe split inside a first-floor ceiling, discharging high-pressure water into the kitchen, dining room, and garage.
Equipment Deployed: Phoenix high-capacity LGRs, HEPA air scrubbers, desiccant drying units for custom kitchen cabinetry, and thermal imaging.
Psychrometric Drying Log: Drywall moisture: 35% WME. Cabinetry base: 24% WME. Day 4: 10.1% WME.
Outcome & Timeline: 4 days structural drying; custom hardwood cabinets preserved through direct toe-kick ventilation drying.