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    Dec 18, 2012, 08:37 PM
    Restoring hot water baseboard heat post Hurricane Sandy
    My home took in 2.5 feet of saltwater during Sandy. Do my hot water baseboard copper pipes w/ fins need to be replaced? Thanks for any advice you might offer. I keep getting different opinions.
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    Dec 18, 2012, 08:43 PM
    I know it would be messy but if you use a garden sprayer with fresh water, you should be able to rinse off any residual salt.

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