Hot and Cold Plumbing and Heating Systems

PB-1PEXPolybutylene piping is also resistant to freezing temperatures,maintaining long-term durability in heating and waterapplications. This, combined with the pipe’s elasticity, meansthat if water is subjected to freezing temperatures, the result willbe a reduced possibility of burst pipes during the winter months.These elasticity properties, combined with low density and lowthermal expansion, mean that the pipes have no water hammeror other noise problems, maintaining a peaceful environment forhome owners. The table below highlights the sound velocity ofpolybutylene pipe compared with other materials.Sound Velocity (Metres per Second)0800Polypipe PipesGrey Polyplumb polybutylene pipes are available in bothstandard ‘monolayer’ and barrier versions. White Polyfit pipesare available in barrier versions only.Polyplumb pipe in pipe systems consist of a polybutylene barrierpipe encased within a black conduit pipe. The conduit providesprotection for the polybutylene pipe during the installationprocess, as well as allowing easy withdrawal for future alterationor maintenance.The conduit pipe coils allow 15mm and 22mm Polyplumb pipeto be laid in a floor screed, conforming to water regulations.When conduit pipe is used in conjunction with conduit boxes, itprovides a cost effective and practical solution, as an alternativeto other ducting systems.Red and blue conduit pipes are also available should anidentifiable conduit be preferred.CPVCCopper2,3503,900P.B.P.S.A. Polypipe Building Products Ltd is a member of thePolybutylene Piping Systems Association, which is a recognisedassociation of companies whose aim is to promote the features,benefits and best practice installation techniques of polybutylenepipe systems, as well as providing a wide range of technicalinformation and support.5