Case Studies Library

aquatherm helps Epic Brewing keep the beer flowing as it expands its Denver brewhouse.

Location/Date
Denver, CO 2012 - 2019

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm pipe’s chemical resistance makes it the ideal material to transport glycol and many other chemicals
• The light weight of aquatherm pipe meant that a single installer could install the pipe, even overhead, much faster than steel or copper
• It is easy to tap into existing lines and add new lines using saddle fusions with aquatherm pipe

‘Drop the H’ Brewing Co. selects aquatherm blue for good looks, high performance and durability.

Location/Date
Pittsburg, KS June - September 2019

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Reliable and virtually leak-free aquatherm pipe offered the worryfree dependability that this brewer wanted for his fist brewpub
• The mechanical contractor’s installation team was impressed by aquatherm’s light weight, speed of installation, and the fact that zero leaks were found during the pressure test
• In a brewery designed to show off the brewing process, looks were important to the owner, and he loves the colorful aquatherm pipe

aquatherm PP-R pipe has gained a reputation across North America as being ideal for glycol piping. Its clean, heat-fusion process requires no glue, and the pipe has an inherent R-value of 1 depending on pipe size and SDR.

Location/Date
Salt Lake City, UT Summer 2018

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The contractor on this project estimated that aquatherm pipe offered an installation time roughly one-third less than working with copper pipe.
• The brewery owner appreciated aquatherm pipe’s good looks and easy cleanability, and — since it was installed by aquatherm-trained technicians — strong warranty.
• aquatherm PP-R pipe is joined using heat fusion, creating a system with virtually no leak paths.

After seeing first-hand that aquatherm’s heat-fusion welding technique creates perfectly homogeneous joints without borders, seams, or bubbles, this brewery owner didn’t want to consider any other piping product.

Location/Date
Winston-Salem, NC January 2017

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm PP-R piping systems proved simple to install, even for first-timers.
• A two-man crew laid more than 600 ft. of aquatherm blue in just a few days.
• Recyclable aquatherm piping installs cleaner and neater than most systems.

aquatherm provided extensive savings while also contributing indirectly to LEED points and delivering a robust system.

Location/Date
Big Fork, MT Spring 2014-Winter 2015

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Using aquatherm instead of copper saved an estimated $100,000 in piping and installation costs.
• aquatherm’s heat fusion process eliminated the need for glue or solder on pipe joints.
• aquatherm blue has natural insulating properties which can enhance the efficiency of cold systems like the glycol processes used to brew beer.

aquatherm’s corrosion-resistant qualities and 10-year warranty gave the owners peace of mind.

Location/Date
Nashville, TN Fall 2015

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Using aquatherm instead of copper saved about $12,000 on upfront costs.
• aquatherm’s R-1 value per inch ensured the piping wouldn’t crack or break when used for the glycol system.
• aquatherm, with its heat-fusion technique, was easy even for the owners to install themselves.

aquatherm Pipe was a perfect fit because it is an environmentally friendly pipe, with an NSF approval for use on food grade applications.

Location/Date
Birmingham, AL November 2014

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• Ownership realized significant materials and labor cost savings by using PP-R instead of steel.
• aquatherm Pipe won’t corrode, scale, wear out or clog—even after years of use, and is ideal for direct bury applications.
• aquatherm Piping Systems are completely free of heavy metals and toxic chemicals, which means they won’t leach any trace chemicals.

aquatherm provided all that and more, including a 10-year multimillion dollar warranty and proven success in breweries.

Location/Date
Jacksonville, FL Spring 2014

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The installer saved the owner 40-50% in material costs by using aquatherm instead of copper.
• aquatherm's natural R-value provided cost savings in the form of reduced insulation.
• aquatherm is nontoxic and corrosion-resistant, keeping the system clean and pure.
• The PP-R system is able to handle a 28˚F, glycol/water mix whereas some other plastic piping systems can become brittle and crack at such temperatures that low.

aquatherm blue® was selected for a multitude of reasons, including its energy efficiency (flow rate and inherent insulation) and its ability to handle high temperatures with minimal expansion and contractions.

Location/Date
Grand Rapids, MI Fall 2013

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm has a natural R-Value of 1 or more depending on SDR, which allows the system to be more efficient than metal.
• The reliability of the heat fusion process used to connect aquatherm eased concerns about leakage.
• aquatherm blue® can be easily washed and maintained.

aquatherm's polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipes were chosen for the project due to its non-reactive nature and ability to operate in freezing temperatures.

Location/Date
Atlanta, GA September 2013

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The durability of PP-R makes it a great fit for low-temperature systems, such as transporting chilled glycol.
• A heat-fused PP-R joint becomes a 100% continuous piece, eliminating costly delays from leaks.
• The lightness and flexibility of the piping allowed for the entire system to be prefabricated on the ground and then lifted and installed into place.