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aquatherm’s corrosion and rust resistant pipe was installed to alleviate those problems.

Location/Date
Nashville, TN July 2008

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• PP-R compared well to other pipe options price-wise
• The lighter weight of aquatherm eased installation
• The natural insulation was an added bonus

Blue Pipe turned out to be the fastest, least expensive, and longest lasting replacement pipe option.

Location/Date
Salt Lake City, UT Summer 2008

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• PP-R’s natural insulation properties were huge since the pipe was buried
• Heat fusion welding and corrosion resistance eased leakage concerns
• Considering labor and materials, PP-R was the least expensive pipe option

aquatherm not only held up to the normal wear and tear of the subterranean environment, but remained intact despite 380°F steam lines in the flooded tunnel.

Location/Date
Nashville, TN June 2008

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• Initially saved time on labor, then withstood high heat and flood waters.
• Exceptional joint integrity.
• Corrosion resistance in a challenging environment.

Rust- and corrosion-proof, and chemical-free, aquatherm was a perfect fit.

Location/Date
Kelowna, BC Spring 2008

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• Considerably cheaper than copper and no concerns about jobsite theft
• Resistant to aggressive chemicals
• PP-R was available for full pressure testing much quicker than solvent welding

Corrosion- and rust-proof, aquatherm held up so well over a 3-year period the facility is using it on their main line.

Location/Date
Covington, KY Summer 2008

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• PP-R’s lighter weight made installation from a scissor lift easier
• 4-inch joint connections took only 3-4 minutes vs. 15 with steel
• Ownership liked the corrosion resistance and 10-year warranty

aquatherm delivered material and labor savings.

Location/Date
Logan, UT Spring 2008

Product
aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• On materials alone, PP-R was $8,000 less than copper.
• School officials rested easier with a 10-year warranty.
• No need for insulation thanks to PP-R's natural R-value.

aquatherm’s heat fusion delivered long-lasting pipe connections without an open flame.

Location/Date
Rexburg, ID March 2008

Product
["aquatherm blue"]

aquatherm Advantages

• Eliminated need for water treatment, reducing maintenance costs
• Lightweight PP-R was easier to work with than steel
• Natural R-value reduced insulation requirements

Roughly 1,000 feet of 1 ½-inch to 2-inch Blue Pipe was installed for HVAC and over 400 feet of ½” to 1” Green Pipe was also installed. The installation has served as an excellent showcase to potential customers.

Location/Date
North Salt Lake City, UT 2007

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• The experienced plumbers saved considerable time installing PP-R versus copper
• PP-R’s natural R-value reduced the amount of insulation necessary
• Pre-fabricated connections and manifolds further reduced labor time