Case Studies Library

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.

A mechanical contractor was able to direct-bury aquatherm polypropylene-random piping systems without insulation while eliminating any concerns of corrosion or deterioration.

Location/Date
Gainesville, FL Summer 2015

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm’s quick heat-fusion process enabled two installers to weld 11 individual 20-in. butt fusions in less than eight hours.
• aquatherm pipe was buried without insulation because it has a thermal conductivity k-factor of 0.15W/mK.
• Perfect for environmentally conscious institutions, as direct-buried aquatherm PP-R pipe will not leach into ground water.

Getting trained and certified on aquatherm pipe installation and doing the work themselves saved $85,000—while also meeting a tight timeline.

Location/Date
Maitland, FL Summer 2015

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Despite this being the OCI’s first aquatherm installation, they didn’t have a single fusion weld fail.
• The design team liked that aquatherm blue can be direct buried without extra insulation.
• aquatherm blue won't corrode or weaken over time.

aquatherm North America fabricated some sections of the chilled-water piping system, saving installation time as well as labor costs.

Location/Date
Detroit, MI Spring 2015

Product
aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm was an easy choice because a previous successful piping project on campus features a leak-free aquatherm blue® system.
• aquatherm North America’s initial inventory of its new 4-in. SDR 17.6 Blue Pipe sold out quickly, so the company worked with the owner to find a comparable small-diameter Green Pipe that still would provide the needed volume.
• The R-1 value per inch of the SDR 7.4 Green Pipe provides ongoing energy savings.

A mechanical contractor used aquatherm’s unique heat-fusion welding method to build a leak-free piping system and a McElroy DataLogger to ensure each connection was fused properly.

Location/Date
Tempe, AZ February 2015

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Ninety-six percent of the aquatherm piping system was prefabricated, improving the contractor’s tight schedule.
• aquatherm’s Quick Check Estimator provided an estimate of the project’s total installed costs, showing how much the contractor could save on labor using aquatherm vs. carbon steel.
• aquatherm's unique heat-fusion welding technique created a leak-free piping system.

The mechanical contractor chose aquatherm polypropylene-random (PP-R) piping because its potential labor savings and natural insulation properties were greater than any offered by traditional materials.

Location/Date
St. Augustine, FL February 2015

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm piping’s potential labor savings and natural insulation properties were greater than any offered by traditional materials.
• aquatherm’s Quick Check Estimator helped the mechanical contractor calculate labor savings using aquatherm vs. traditional materials pre-installation.
• aquatherm piping’s interior and exterior corrosion resistance staved off the negative effects of the aggressive local water.

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.

Chemically inert aquatherm’s light weight helped the project contractor install the PP-R piping system within a week.

Location/Date
Tennessee Fall 2014

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm’s light weight allowed workers to carry and lift 45-ft sections of pipe without rigging equipment.
• aquatherm is made of chemically stable, non-corroding polypropylene-random, which does not react with water or most dissolved chemicals.
• aquatherm’s quick heat-fusion welding process helped the mechanical contractor install the piping system in just one week.

aquatherm (Blue Pipe®) was used in 2008 and again selected (Green Pipe®) due to its stable prices and fast installations.

Location/Date
Nashville 2008 and 2013-2014

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• Management liked the stable pricing and reduced risk of theft that aquatherm Pipe offers.
• Due to fast installations with aquatherm Pipe, labor costs were minimized.
• aquatherm’s expansion resistance reduced concerns about bursting pipes during cold snaps.

aquatherm’s polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipe was chosen thanks to its stable pricing, lighter weight, resistance to corrosion, and easy installation.

Location/Date
Bay St. Louis, MS 2011-2014 (multi-phase)

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• Flame-free installation offered ease and safety in tight spaces
• Branch connections via fusion outlets will allow for simple expansion if needed later
• Leak-free connections will ensure a high-performance system without risk of failure or delaying operations