Case Studies Library

The aging heating system in the Dan Carr residence had become inefficient and required replacement.

Location/Date
Bexley, OH September - November 2012

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The heat fusion connections made the piping system installation quick and simple.
• aquatherm's PP-R is a heat-stabilized thermoplastic, so it holds dimensions under high heat and pressure.
• An estimated 70% savings in material and labor compared to conventional materials and installation.

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.

Since aquatherm pipe won’t corrode, scale, wear out, or clog, and hard water doesn’t affect the piping it was the perfect pipe for the job – and less expensive than copper.

Location/Date
Salt Lake City September 2013-Present

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The design team embraced the corrosion- and scale-resistance that PP-R offers.
• aquatherm piping systems are non-leaching, fully recyclable and can contribute to LEED certification.
• aquatherm blue® multilayer faser (MF) allows for higher operating temperatures with thinner walls, reducing costs and improving flow rates.

aquatherm’s natural R-value, corrosion-resistance, longevity and sustainability contributed to the efficient and economical operation of their stills.

Location/Date
Seattle, WA June - August 2013

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm PP-R pipe’s natural R-value provides added insulation and helps keep water chilled.
• aquatherm pipes are non-toxic, nonleaching,and fully recyclable, supporting the company’s sustainability goals.
• Using aquatherm pipe resulted in roughly 10% material savings over copper.

aquatherm blue® saved the owner time and money during installation while building a longer lasting, corrosion-free system.

Location/Date
Chicago March 2012-August 2013

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The installer saved the owner $25,000 in labor costs by using aquatherm instead of black pipe.
• Additional savings were realized since they didn't have to rent a crane to get equipment to the 6th floor.
• aquatherm piping systems possess an inherent insulation value.

aquatherm’s polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipe enabled the team to install the lines in direct contact with the soil in less time than more conventional materials.

Location/Date
Detroit, MI Summer 2013

Product

aquatherm Advantages

• The natural R-value and durability of PP-R eliminated the need for insulation and allowed the pipe to be direct-buried.
• aquatherm’s quick heat fusion installation cut labor costs, reducing the installation to six days from an estimated nine days with steel.
• The leak-free heat fusion joints and chemical resistance will guarantee peak performance from the system for decades to come.

MSB owners selected aquatherm pipe for their systems and it ended up providing labor savings of at least 30%.

Location/Date
Vancouver, BC August 2013

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• The highly engineered aquatherm pipe provided material savings compared to copper piping.
• aquatherm pipe is nontoxic and corrosion-resistant, keeping the materials that flow through the pipe system clean and unaltered.
• The inherent R-value of aquatherm pipe eliminated the need for insulation on MSB’s hot and cold water pipe.

aquatherm blue delivered a more durable solution than plastic and a less expensive one than metal, along with a 10-year multimillion dollar warranty.

Location/Date
Jacksonville, FL Spring 2013

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The durable aquatherm pipes withstand glycol/water in low temperatures over extended periods of time, perfect for a brewery.
• Less expensive than copper and far more durable than CPVC in low process temperatures for long-term.
• Reliable and long-lasting aquatherm provided peace of mind and excellent future expansion options, thanks to fusion outlets.

aquatherm pipe was selected because it not only reduced the environmental impact, but it also fit into the tight installation time frame.

Location/Date
New England, April 2013

Product
aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• aquatherm green is the only plastic piping system approved for unrestricted commercial potable water use in the state of Massachusetts.
• aquatherm was installed to improve water quality and provided material and labor savings.
• Time was precious and aquatherm was installed dramatically faster than metal pipes due to heat-fusion.
• aquatherm fusion outlets make expansion and/or changes within the piping system easier and allow for flexibility.