Case Studies Library

Blue Pipe® helping protect clients’ data 24/7 year after year

Location/Date
Jacksonville, FL Original installation Winter 2013-2014; Follow-Up January 2020

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm’s heat fusion joining process creates a connection with no leak paths
• aquatherm pipe will never scale or corrode, so its performance in mission-critical applications will not change over time
• aquatherm pipe has an anticipated life span of 50-plus years—much longer than steel pipe. It can be expected to provide trouble-free operation for decades

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

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory selected aquatherm in 2012 and again in 2018 for ‘mission supercritical’ cooling of some of the world's fastest supercomputers

Location/Date
Livermore, CA, 2012 and 2018

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Heat fusion provides virtually leak-free joints for the life of the pipe
• Heat fusion uses no glues, solvents, VOCs, or fumes that could contaminate the data center environment
• aquatherm pipe lasts much longer than steel pipe and will provide scale- and corrosion-free operation for 50+ years

‘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

New process cooling system showcases flexibility, advantages of aquatherm pipe

Location/Date
Washington, IL - Spring 2018

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• The versatility of aquatherm pipe was valuable to a plastics manufacturer that was looking to reconfigure its process cooling system
• The virtually leak-free performance of aquatherm was important in the facility’s new underfloor piping system
• Because it was installed by aquatherm-trained technicians, the pipe’s comprehensive warranty provides the owners with peace of mind for years to come

aquatherm blue moves 1.2 million BTUs generated by five 399,000 Btu condensing boilers at this pig barn.

Location/Date
Southeastern Ontario, Canada Autumn, 2017

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm pipe holds up well in the corrosive indoor environment in a pig barn — an environment that quickly corrodes metal pipe
• The inherent insulation value of aquatherm delivered the heat to where it was needed rather than radiating it into the barn’s 1.2 million Btu mechanical room
• aquatherm’s environmental friendliness and heat fusion that joins pipes with no open flames or solder were also important on this project

aquatherm pipe in sizes ranging from ¾-in. to 24-in. was installed at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Location/Date
Hollywood, FL 2017 - 2019

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• The speed with which aquatherm polypropylene- random (PP-R) pipe can be heat fused compared to welding steel was crucial on this project
• The ability to fabricate piping assemblies and deliver them to the site allowed the contractor to maximize the amount of fusion work completed each day
• The durability and longevity of PP-R pipe were key in a facility that is operational 24/7/365

The 22-story Windsor Over Peachtree condominium building features commanding views of downtown Atlanta and the surrounding area. aquatherm pipe in place at Windsor Over Peachtree. Its virtually leak-free performance impressed the installing contractor.

Location/Date
Atlanta, GA. December 2017 - July 2018

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The virtually leak-free performance of heat-fused aquatherm pipe impressed the contractor — only five leaks were detected out of more than 4,000 fusion welds
• The ability to fabricate risers offsite presented considerable installation time savings over steel pipe, and dramatically reduced system downtime in an occupied building
• As this was an occupied building, the ability to install new pipe without welding or open flame was of paramount importance to the building owner

A major university in Western Canada was seeking a piping material for its residence halls and other campus buildings that would stand up well to the area’s aggressive water.

Location/Date
Vancouver, BC, Canada Multiple projects completed or anticipated approximately 2015 - 2019

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• The hydrophobic nature of aquatherm pipe and its resistance to corrosion, erosion, and scaling were important to the client in an area of aggressive water.
• aquatherm’s custom fabrication services were employed by the customer to save time and labor on the job-site.
• The light weight of aquatherm pipe, as well as its low likelihood of jobsite theft, were appreciated by the contractor throughout multiple projects.

aquatherm’s polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipe provided a safe, quick installation along with significant labor and material savings.

Location/Date
Peoria, IL

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The speed of fusion connections versus welding and soldering allowed the construction team to meet a very tight deadline.
• Using aquatherm for the domestic plumbing system saved the district $22,000, plus $28,000 related to pipe insulation.
• Using aquatherm to connect the heat pump system allowed the contractor to offer $30,000 in overall value engineering savings.