Fixing polypropylene pipes to the wall

Fastening polypropylene pipes to the wall plays an important role in home water supply. The life of communications will directly depend on how correctly all actions are performed. In most cases, water pipes in houses are made of metal or plastic. Metal products quickly clog and become unusable. In addition, the distribution of water from steel is a rather time-consuming process. Plastic pipes are more durable and easy to install. The main thing is to precisely observe the distance between the fasteners. Consider all the nuances associated with this operation.

Mounting Methods

For the installation of polypropylene products, clamps or special clips are usually used. The choice of fasteners directly depends on the diameter and intended use of the pipeline.

• Clips. Such fasteners are made of nylon. It is a lightweight, flexible, but at the same time very durable material that is resistant to temperature influences and mechanical damage. Products for fastening small diameter water pipes to the wall are used. Thanks to the presentable appearance, the fasteners do not need camouflage, they look quite organically. Products are attached to the wall using dowels, nails or self-tapping screws, after which, the water supply is simply inserted into the clip and latched. These devices can be single or double.

• Clamps. In appearance it is a composite metal structure made of metal and connected by bolts. Such products are not suitable for fastening pipes in the apartment. They spoil the look. But this is the best option for reliable fixation of heavy communications of large diameter, for example, risers. Clamp mounts can be fixed or floating. To reduce vibrational vibrations in the pipe, the clamp can be supplemented with a rubber gasket.

Mounting Options

There are two ways to distribute water pipes in the apartment: hidden and external. To hide the pipe in the wall, a strob is made (a recess in the supporting structures). To do this, markings are applied to the walls, then a recess is made using a puncher or grinder. The size of the strobes depends on the diameter of the water pipes. It should be borne in mind that there should be a small space between the wall and the water supply. Characteristic for plastic products dynamic expansion during operation. The remaining gap can be filled with insulation.

Concealed pipe fastening is usually used for aesthetic purposes or saving free space in rooms with a small area. The disadvantages of this method can be noted the complexity of the installation process and the dirt after gating.

External communications fixing looks more practical. In addition, for such an installation method, it is not necessary to have skills in working with a power tool or to involve specialists. The whole workflow can be done with your own hands. First you need to mark the walls and stock up with the necessary tools. You may need:

• screwdriver;
• construction level;
• special scissors for cutting polypropylene;
• soldering iron for welding water pipes.

During installation, the main thing is to take into account the distance between the supporting elements. Polypropylene pipes - a very flexible material, so if the clips are too far apart, the water supply will sag. This will reduce pipe throughput and shorten their useful life. When installing, try to reduce the number of bends and angles of the water supply. This also negatively affects the quality of the water supply.

Advice! To install communications in hard-to-reach places, it is recommended to assemble the structure in advance and mount it in a finished form.

The installation technology itself will not cause difficulties. Pipes with scissors are divided into segments of the required length. The clips are installed in pre-marked places and are attached to the wall with dowels and nails. For this, holes are pre-drilled into which fasteners are clogged. Excessive efforts when working with a hammer are not worth it, from a strong blow the clip may crumble. After this, the pipes snap into place with the fasteners and are interconnected using a soldering iron.

The advantage of this method of attachment is that when leaks or malfunctions occur, timely repair or replacement of damaged elements can be carried out.

Recommended spacing between clips

The distance between the fasteners directly depends on the diameter of the pipe and the temperature of the water. You can find out the recommended parameters from the table.