Tools and materials for mounting
The main positive properties of pipes made of metal-plastic are:
- durability in trouble-free operation. The service life is 50 years.
- low cost - the purchase of metal-plastic pipes will cost much less than similar metal ones;
- decent heat resistance - can withstand 100 ºС, not breaking down;
- high strength and flexibility - aluminum layer allows to withstand head to 10 atmospheres.
The excellent technical characteristics of this material make it possible to install a metal-plastic water pipe in any room. A step-by-step installation instruction will not be superfluous. Let's start with the tools necessary to carry out these works.
Before starting the installation of plastic pipes, you need to prepare such tools:
- In order to easily and smoothly cut the metal plastic on the desired segments, use a special pipe cutter or a metal hacksaw( in this case, cut the tube very carefully so as not to damageprotective layer and no irregularities or burrs were formed)
- The calibrator will help to remove the inner chamfer and center the tube cut. Without this tool, it is impossible to obtain an accurate and reliable connection of the pipe end with the fitting;
- Wrench - sliding and two nakidnymi, disassemble the old and install a new water pipe.
The pipe bender for metal-plastic pipes is required to connect the corner joints, if this is provided by the piping layout.
Materials for installation of metal-plastic pipeline
With tools have understood, we start the basic materials for installation of metal-plastic pipes. These are:
- pipes themselves, which can be in the form of segments or folded into bays;
- for connecting pipes to the water pipe use various fittings( tees, corners, contours and others);
- details for fastening pipes to walls - clamps and clips.
It should be noted that before starting the installation of a plastic pipe, be sure to stock up with the necessary amount of materials and a full set of tools. Otherwise, the work will have to be interrupted due to a lack of one part or tool.
Marking the lines of the future
pipeline In order to install metal-plastic pipes in your house, it is necessary to make a marking of the places where they will be located. This operation includes the following secrets:
- lines of the future pipeline must be applied directly to all surfaces where the system will pass;
- the number of divorces should be minimal;
- starting each line is required from a tap or battery;
- all connectors must be available for subsequent maintenance;
- try to use less corner fittings, since this can affect the head.
Fastening of PVC pipes to the wall
Fastening of metal-plastic pipes is carried out in two ways:
- First - first the surfaces are fastened to the parts and after they mount the pipeline. This method is convenient in that, if necessary, only a certain section of the pipeline system can be dismantled;
- The second - we collect the whole water supply, and only then we attach it to the wall with the help of special clips and clamps.
The connection of the pipe to the metal roofing is possible only with a superficial piping along the roof of the roof. The methods of this kind of installation will be described in the next article.
