Ship Modeling FAQ, Question: Pipe Colors --- Revised: July 12, 2004

What are the correct colors/stencils used on exposed pipes on Naval ships?

Here's a short list...

`STENCIL:`	Colors:
`FIREMAIN`	Fire main is red
`CHILL WATER` `HOT WATER`	Potable water is painted blue
`STEAM` `STEAM DRAIN`	Steam lines are lagged in white
`FUEL OIL`	Fuel is yellow
`SEWAGE`	Sewage lines are brown (go figure)

google on "NSTM" the Naval Ships Technical Manual for a lot more examples (and other topics as well)!
{John Bonnett}