Pipe Selection

Standard Pipe

Standard pipe is suitable for domestic hot and cold water services and heating applications. As standard pipe may allow the ingress of minute amounts of oxygen molecules through the pipe wall when used for heating a suitable inhibitor (Betz Dearborne Sentinel, or Fernox MB1) should be used.

Hep2O pipe is not suitable for the conveyance of gas. The 15mm and 20mm pipe is available in straight lengths and coils.

Straight Lengths

Straight lengths of Hep2O are not rigid and are as flexible as coiled pipe. Straight lengths are primarily for exposed pipework where neatness is important or for use where only short lengths are required.

Coils

Coiled Hep2O is primarily suited to 'first-fix' work on site,where minimal pipe jointing is desirable. Unlike other forms of coiled plastic pipe, Hep2O does not tend to return to its coiled state when uncoiled for installation. Hep2O straight coiled pipe has a tendency to remain straight when uncoiled with no loss of flexibility.

Laying of Pipe in Floor Screeds

Unlike metal pipes Hep2O is not affected by cement, limes, mortars, concrete and general corrosion. However, account should be taken of the requirements of the Water Byelaws which require distribution pipework to be accessible - facilitating its removal and replacement.