When choosing the correct system for your project, it’s essential to consider a range of factors when selecting the most suitable system for the project at hand. In this article, we look at the three systems to aid your selection process.
Safety-Plus System
Aquatechnik’s Safety-Plus system is a multi-layer composite pipe (MLCP) system with a PE-X/Al/PE-X composition. This means that the multi-calor pipe is a mixture of metal and plastic, enabling it to have different characteristics compared to a single-material tube.
- Inner: cross-linked polyethylene layer (PE-Xb)
- Intermediate: adhesive layer (grafted PE maleic anhydride)
- Central: aluminium layer (Al)
- Intermediate: adhesive layer (grafted PE maleic anhydride)
- Outer: cross-linked polyethylene layer (PE-Xb)
Due to the mixed characteristics of the plastic and metal layers, the system is flexible and can be adapted around existing structures, making it the perfect system for retrofit projects. The system also benefits from low corrosion resistance, surface roughness and high limescale resistance. In return, the fluctuation of pressure is low compared to other methods.
Sizes Available:
Lengths: 4m
Coils: 50m & 100m
Bore sizes: 16mm, 20mm, 26mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm, 63mm & 75mm
Applications:
- Hygienic-sanitary systems
- Heating and air conditioning
- Industrial plants for the conveyance of different fluids
- Compressed air
- Noble gas
- Drinking & non-drinking water
Plastic Piping
Plastic piping become prevalent in the 1960s, especially in domestic installations. The plastic piping system has low corrosion resistance, leading to downward pressure drops and a high resistance to limescale.
In comparison to the other methods, plastic piping is cheaper and easier to install as there is no need for hot works permits. The system performs better under higher water pressure, with better expansion and contraction resistance than copper.
There are several different compositions that plastic piping can be made of, including:
- PVC
- ABS
- PPH
- MDPE
Applications:
- Central heating installations
- Connecting to copper pipe, new and existing
- Hot & cold plumbing
- Running through joists
- Running under floors
- Running through restricted space
- Underfloor heating
Copper Piping
Copper piping is the most traditional method used for plumbing systems and has been used for thousands of years. Copper offers the best corrosion resistance to water compared to other metal systems, where they can release toxins into the water supply.
Copper systems are also resistant to bacteria build-up, meaning it is safe for drinking water and being used outdoors. The system also offers an estimated lifespan of 70 years and is fully recyclable, making it an eco-friendly choice for your project.
Applications:
- Boiler Connection
- Central heating installations
- Gas Pipes
- Hot & cold plumbing
- Long Straight Runs
- Radiator Connection
