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Water pipes - today these communications have moved to a new level. Now there is no need to perform complex threaded sleeves, completely eliminated the need for electric arc welding, one need not perform special pipe bending machines and, of course, to carry out replacement of pipes due to corrosion within the first ten years of operation. Modern technology advances and eased the task of laying water pipes, accelerated this process and, of course, dropped by introducing a method of manufacturing metal pipes and their designs.

Water from plastic

So today composition pipe - a multi-layered product, in which there is a reinforcing aluminum and plastic layer. Pipe perfectly combines all these layers, tying them together with a special compound that prevents the pipe delaminate under great pressure. The method of manufacturing such a pipe is quite simple and productive: an inner layer (polyethylene packed type), connecting it with the adhesive layer of aluminum, an aluminum layer, again adhesive mass for an external plastic.

Scope of plastic pipes is quite extensive and is not only in laying household water supply networks:

  • Hot and cold drinking water supply of cottages, private houses and apartment buildings;
  • Widespread use in the heating of residential and commercial type buildings, including the permitted use of metal-plastic when the system with freezing water heater according to the type – antifreeze and antifreeze;
  • Use for floor heating;
  • Heated swimming pools, playgrounds and stadiums;
  • Technical pipes of large diameter.

Due to its advantages and versatility of use, metal pipes quite favorably to the type of steel pipe. Here there are not only corrosion resistance but also physical, because the great bend metal and plastic and does not require a perfect fit for installation by connecting fittings. As a result, they are lightweight, do not require special care and keep their shape for a long time.

Installation of plastic pipes pass through their connections to each bend and wiring running water in every single room. For this purpose fittings different connection methods.

Water from plastic

The use of compression fitting connections

When using these fittings connection is made by crushing, when the nut on the fitting twisted. For this technology is implemented cone tip of the fitting, it puts the pipe and the clamping ring made of soft metal, which is worn on top of the pipe. When the unit is assembled using a conventional wrench, you can easily tighten the nut, and thus pulling the tapered ring tightly squeeze the pipe.

Yet it is recommended to do as little as possible ebbs and connections, it is not always in such installation is possible to calculate the force and tightening nuts « drag » metal, which means that after a time it will weaken and leak can be broken, which is fraught with leaks. This method of connection is not recommended for use in water supply systems that will be installed in the screed, the walls, floors, etc. for.

The use of press-fitting connection

This method of metal-more professional and reliable. The installation uses a special tool, which is not to tighten the screws on the fitting, and pressed into a special ring. The reliability of the method lies in the fact that the press machine is inserted at a certain force compression ring. Makes such a clip once, so you can use this method in water supply systems concealed installation (in concrete).

In contrast to the screw fittings, this type of connection to withstand the operating pressure of the water supply system up to 10 bar. The technology used in high-rise apartment buildings with different diameter pipes and fittings.

Rules mounting plastic pipes at the junction fitting

Pipe predetermined diameter cut the desired length. At the junction of the special scan performed chamfer extension, and then puts the fitting sleeve of steel. After that, the pipe is worn copper or brass ring fitting kit and shifts in place of the future eviction.

The next phase - winding the nuts all the way, or if the press-fitting, the tool is used (manual or pneumatic type) that clamps the ring, firmly fixing the pipe on steel fittings. Note that regardless of the type of fitting, it is quite sensitive to thermal and mechanical damage. Experts recommend using this method of laying water pipelines in areas not exposed to such stress.

Water from plastic

Installation of a water supply system of metal

Initially, the site of entry of water into the room set collector for several household appliances, for example, in the apartment is a shower, toilet, washing machine and kitchen sink. From each output collector laid a solid piece of the pipe, where it ends at the location of the plumbing fixtures. Each connection fitting contains its own version of connecting plumbing items, usually a screw terminal for subsequent connection of the flexible hose.

If necessary, the whole pipe line can be supplemented by other taps. For this purpose, tees and crosses, which allows one withdrawal from the reservoir divided into 2-3 santehpriborov. Thus, the presence of high pressure in the main riser, can achieve considerable savings of material (plastic pipes), and the time for their laying.

For external mounting plastic, used a special attachment   and support, which are designed in size   according to the diameter of the pipe and securely fix it on the wall, the floor and even the ceiling. Fixing is done every 40 centimeters, to prevent deflection of the tube in the case of long-term use, which is especially important in hot water pipes. The hidden mounting bracket runs every 70-100 cm, or even attached to the wall plasters or in the floor.

Guaranteed water quality

The manufacturer guarantees the metal-quality work of its products for 50 years, but it is necessary to take into account that the compression coupling must be ensured in some places ebbs and if necessary tighten the nut of the fitting.

It is worth adding that the metal pipes are not clogged, are not subject to chemical corrosion and the time and the ravages of electricity. They are completely absent monoxide, which can be found in the steel and copper piping.

During installation it is recommended not to rush and carefully look into each type of connection. It is advisable to entrust this work to professional installers, since except for the pads there are many other nuances in terms of calculation of the pressure that is able to withstand a given pipe diameter. The calculation is required in terms of how much to buy fittings, because each such eviction is expensive as you want collectors and transitions, tees, crosses,   in some places it is recommended to make a normal bend pipe. Integrated development project in the Water from plastic will make not only high-quality water supply system, but also to save on materials.

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