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CHILLED WATER DISTRIBUTION – BREAKING NEW GROUND WITHOUT TEARING UP TERRA FIRMA
aquatherm’s Blue Pipe was pulled through a bored hole and direct-buried with minimal impact on the surroundings.
Location/Date
Long Beach, MS Spring 2012
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- Resistance to rust, corrosion, and chemicals was crucial in the salt-laden environment
- Natural insulation value allowed for a much simpler and quicker installation compared to metal pipe
- aquatherm’s heat-fused joints withstood the pulling force of the boring process
LEADING MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR SELECTS PP-R FOR CALIFORNIA HEADQUARTERS
aquatherm's Blue Pipe system was chosen, due to the system’s cost savings, simple installation, and long-term reliability.
Location/Date
Garden Grove, CA February 2012
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- Polypropylene does not scale or corrode and provides improved flow rate, which results in energy savings.
- The heat fusion process results in joints that are engineered to last over 50 years.
- Unlike copper, aquatherm's polypropylene pipe offers stable pricing, and no theft value.
BUSY LAUNDRY FACILITY GETS MUCH NEEDED UPDATE WITH AQUATHERM GREEN PIPE
New appliances were acquired and connected with aquatherm green.
Location/Date
Nashville, TN December 2011
Product
aquatherm green
aquatherm Advantages
- Material cost for aquatherm PP-R piping came in at 30% less than copper.
- Unlike copper, PP-R resists abrasion and does not corrode or scale.
- Significant labor savings thanks to heat-fused connections, including saddle-type fusion outlets installed onto a pre-drilled supply pipe.
OVERCROWDED COUNTY JAIL FINDS BETTER VALUE WITH AQUATHERM
aquatherm pipe was not only less expensive than copper, but due to the speed of installation, labor costs were reduced by roughly 25%.
Location/Date
Tooele, UT December 2011
Product
aquatherm Advantages
- Heat fusion connections provided roughly 25% savings compared to steel.
- Ownership embraced the 10-year multimillion dollar warranty, covering product liability, labor, personal injury and property damage.
- While copper is used for smaller diameter piping sizes, aquatherm was used for the majority of the project, saving 20-35% on the larger diameters.
RADIANT HEATING SYSTEM PROVIDES UNIQUE SOLUTION FOR AIRPORT SERVICE HANGAR IN WINDSOR, ONTARIO
A hybrid system incorporating aquatherm’s PP-R pipe and PEX was embedded into the hangar’s concrete floor for an effective radiant heat system.
Location/Date
Windsor, ON Winter 2011
Product
aquatherm Advantages
- The radiant system preserves and restores heat much better than a forced-air system and requires no ductwork.
- The reduced weight of PP-R (75% less than steel) allowed installers to fuse the pipe in a heated space and carry it to the installation space.
- The quick, efficient heat fusion process offered about $21,000 in labor savings.
INNOVATIVE A/C MANUFACTURER INTEGRATES CUTTING-EDGE PIPE SYSTEM IN TRAINING FACILITY
With aquatherm, they found a product perfectly suited for the project -- and easy to install.
Location/Date
Irvine, CA Spring 2011
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- Quick and easy installation despite the installers’ lack of experience with PP-R
- Natural R-value of 1 eliminated need for insulation
- No leaks experienced in initial pressure test
FAST-GROWING BREWERY TAPS EMERGING PIPE SYSTEM FOR CHILLED GLYCOL DISTRIBUTION
aquatherm’s polypropylene-random (PP-R) material provided a hydrostatic pressure piping system that was installed with no leaks.
Location/Date
Salt Lake City, UT 2009, expansions 2011 & 2012
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- PP-R easily withstands the 2:1 ratio glycol/water mixture at low temperatures (24-31 °F) required for the brewing process
- The chemical inertness of the PP-R material ensures that it will not corrode or react to glycols or oils from mechanical equipment
- Stable pricing compared to copper
- Performed so well that it will be used in the company’s new brewery for glycol, compressed
GREEN PIPING ALTERNATIVE EXCELS IN ARIZONA MEDIA BUILDING
Blue Pipe was installed to provided labor savings and eased installation.
Location/Date
Phoenix, AZ August 2011
Product
aquatherm Advantages
- The limited installation space was a non-issue since the pipe was able to be downsized thanks to its superior flow rate
- Blue Pipe weighs up to 75% less than comparably sized metal pipes making the installation much easier
- The corrosion-resistant and leak-free PP-R pipe is engineered to last over 60 years
POLYPROPYLENE PIPE HELPS EASE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S TRANSITION TO GEOTHERMAL
aquatherm’s Blue Pipe provided the speed, savings, and reliability desired in a new piping system.
Location/Date
Kent, WA Summer 2011
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- Faster installation times, thanks to the lighter weight (75% less than steel) and heat-fused connections.
- Simple and durable heat-fused joints produced no leaks in over 3,000 ft of piping.
- The quicker installation time and competitive material cost led to overall project savings.
VALUE ENGINEERING LEADS TO PIPING INNOVATIONS AT NEW FAU FOOTBALL STADIUM
aquatherm’s stable material cost and labor-saving heat fusion connections helped alleviate both of those concerns.
Location/Date
Boca Raton, FL Summer 2011
Product
aquatherm blue
aquatherm Advantages
- A 10-year warranty eased longevity concerns
- PP-R’s lighter weight allowed for quicker and easier installation
- PP-R negated concerns about jobsite theft of metal