Why work with them is beneficial?
Polypropylene pipes are the latest generation of plastic materials. According to statistics, the use of polypropylene pipes in heating and plumbing is constantly increasing. Such growth is due to their high technical performance and long service life. Today, this is the best alternative to metal. To improve efficiency, pipes made of this material with different wall thicknesses are designed for different pressure levels. This avoids overspending of the material during production and ensures reliable operation under different conditions.
Note! Such pipes have the perfect combination of reliability, durability and economic benefits.
Modern household and technical systems are often mounted using polypropylene pipes. Among their advantages, one can note an excellent resistance to high temperature, the ability for many years not to change its shape and absolute resistance to corrosion. All pipes are highly exposed to a variety of corrosive media, including alkalis and acids. Due to its properties, polypropylene can pass water, which will not change its taste qualities. It is because of this feature that these pipes are often used as a water pipe.
Working with polypropylene pipes at home
For self-assembly, you need to know how to work with polypropylene pipes. Installation is quite simple and fast process. The material is light, does not require painting, for welding it is not necessary to use fire-dangerous equipment, which greatly simplifies the work with it. Installation is made by a special thermal apparatus, which connects all plastic parts. This process does not require the possession of special skills and abilities. The basis of welding consists in melting, which is carried out by heating the combined parts. Such welding is considered the most effective.
Working steps:
- The pipe is cut at right angles using special scissors
Note! The outer end of the pipe is recommended to be cut at an angle of 45 degrees.
- A note is made about the depth of welding. This area should be thoroughly cleaned from dirt and degreased;
- The welding machine heats up to 260 degrees;
- A fitting is put on the heated nozzle and the pipe is inserted to the marked level;
- The melting time must be calculated from the tables;
- After necessary heating, the parts are removed and connected;
- Then they are fixed until completely cooled.
Important points without which all the work will go wrong
The use of polypropylene pipes is very wide and has almost no limits. But in order for the system to last a long time, it is necessary to observe the following rules when installing them:
- At temperatures below zero degrees Celsius, piping installation is not recommended;
- When transporting and storing pipes and fittings, they should be protected from damage;
- Cooking of metal products in the vicinity of polypropylene compounds is strictly prohibited.
When welding, there are also important rules. First, before putting on the apparatus Teflon nozzles, they must be thoroughly cleaned. Secondly, if the pipe is reinforced, then for its marking and cutting the reinforcement layer must be removed. Thirdly, if the fitting does not sit securely on the nozzle, then it should be rejected, since it will not provide the necessary connection. Fourthly, the details are put on each other by slow circular motions.
Important! Only if all of the above rules are followed will guarantee that the connection will become reliable.
