Case Studies Library

Offsite fabrication services and the light weight of aquatherm pipe allowed 436 spools to be fabricated and hung 25 to 30 ft above the floor.

Location/Date
Ohio September 2017 - January 2018

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Much of the piping for this project was fabricated offsite and shipped to the jobsite, saving the contractor time and money.
• The long service life of PP-R pipe, and the properties that prevent it from corroding, gave it an advantage over traditional carbon steel pipe.
• The refrigeration piping contractor estimated it saved approximately 50 percent on labor by heat fusing aquatherm pipe compared with welding steel pipe.

The plant’s facility maintenance supervisor chose to replace the steel piping with aquatherm blue, which is completely non-corroding and will not break down, weaken, or scale.

Location/Date
Lawrence, KS Spring 2017

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Unlike the existing carbonsteel piping, aquatherm PP-R piping systems won’t corrode, rust, or scale, eliminating future downtime caused by pipe corrosion
• Because aquatherm PP-R is so lightweight, the piping systems are easy to fabricate in advance and lift and heat-fuse onsite, even the project’s 16-in.-dia. pipe
• An inherent low thermal conductivity makes insulating aquatherm unnecessary in some indoor applications, saving on installation costs and creating a cleaner, more uniform installation

A skilled and experienced team delivered a long-lasting, dependable, and aesthetically pleasing piping system... that delivered delivered many other benefits.

Location/Date
Calgary, AB, Canada Spring 2017

Product
aquatherm blue, aquatherm green

aquatherm Advantages

• The lighter weight (and the ability to custom-fabricate offsite and transfer to the site) presented considerable labor and cost savings over steel pipe – an estimated savings of 50%.
• The mechanical contractor appreciated being able to offer the owner a piping system with a service life of 60-plus years, low operating and maintenance costs, and a low likelihood of jobsite theft.
• Unlike metal pipe, aquatherm PP-R piping systems require no open-flame welding or solder, so no flame watch was required.

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.

PP-R met all of the USU staff’s needs, with no leaks, easy expandability, and many other benefits.

Location/Date
Logan, UT

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• No welding fumes in the data center
• No condensation on the chilled water lines thanks to PP-R’s natural insulation value
• Saved significant floor space

Piped entirely with aquatherm PP-R piping, the new heating system is safer, cleaner, and more efficient than any the poultry farmer has ever used or seen.

Location/Date
Listowel, ON, Canada Fall 2016

Product
aquatherm blue

aquatherm Advantages

• Unlike metal pipe, aquatherm PP-R piping systems require no open-flame welding or solder.
• A two-person crew installed the entire system in less than a week, using safe and efficient heat fusion to create nearly 200 connections.
• With 2,000 ft of pipe to suspend, the project would have been extremely difficult to install had metal pipe been used rather than lightweight aquatherm PP-R piping 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.

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.