Advantages of polypropylene connections
- The service life is several times higher than the durability of other communications.
- No leakage due to the smooth surface of the inner walls, on which deposits do not settle. They have low hydraulic resistance.
- No corrosion.
- Chemicals do not affect them.
- Pipes have such a level of reinforcement that even with freezing they will not cause a rupture and leakage.
- Thermal conductivity is low and will not cause a reduction in heat in the heat supply system.
- Easily mounted. Pipes can be installed even without using any special tools and soldering tools.
- Safety of products and devices for humans.
In addition to all of the above, it's worth mentioning the speed of installation, as steel communications are installed much longer.
But the main difference is the internal cross section, which in PP products does not decrease with time, but in steel it acquires serious calcareous deposits.
There is also no need to clean, dye and oil communications, and the water hammers in the system will not be affected at all.
Physical characteristics of
hot water pipes It is noteworthy that plastic pipes for hot water supply are referred to a synthetic material that has several qualities at the same time. Flexibility and hardness, with such a hardness that counteracts the mechanical effect and flexibility that is inherent in all polymer derivatives. The maximum temperature of melting and softening of the pipe is 150 °.And if you heat up to 180 °, the polymer will flow and gradually turn into a viscous liquid.
As most manufacturers point out, PP products will withstand a maximum water temperature of 95 °, so any temperature rise is only harmful, but since the temperature does not exceed 95 ° in all heating and water heating systems, there is no need to wait.
There are certain areas where systems can operate and more than 100 °, but more often they either use reinforced pipes, or increase the pressure in the system.
PP pipes with reinforcement
Reinforced pipes always withstand thermal fluctuations upward. In the composition: the same plastic pipes for hot water supply, but already with the protection against raspiraniya, represented by a layer of putty and aluminum foil.
What does reinforcement look like?
- A layer of aluminum foil.
- A layer of any fiberglass.
Foil is not very successful in the sense that if contact occurs with water, there may be electrical activity that causes corrosion. Therefore, it is necessary to use fiberglass, in which there will be no electricity, and the service life is many times higher.
Two layers of polypropylene are laid in the reinforced pipe, between which are fibers of fiber and fiberglass. Three layers are welded together, thus providing extreme strength.
This strength becomes the key to safety in working with a high water temperature and a large weight of the entire structure. An unarmoured connection can become inflated and burst when heated.
Plastic pipes for heating
Plastic pipes for hot water supply and heating have many common stereotypes about their unreliability. Stereotypes are completely untrue. Communications are reliable for HVS and heating for the above mentioned qualities, in addition, they are much cheaper than steel communications, and are easily installed. For installation you need only one soldering iron for plastic.
Also their small weight plays an important role, since the connections can be laid even on the roof of the building. Reliability is not inferior to metal.
In conclusion, it must be said that polypropylene pipes are able to create communications with virtually all types of materials, including steel. In addition, the scope of application is not limited to hot and cold water supply systems, but also used for sewerage installation, irrigation systems of private plots near the house, gardens and greenhouses. Due to their flexibility and low weight, their installation brings only pleasure, as it pleases you to be able to install absolutely any scheme of water supply.
And, as already mentioned, the pipes are not subject to corrosion and deposits on the walls. And care for them is so simple, that allows to say that they are ideal for heating and hot water systems.
