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AQUATHERM DESIGN & PLANNING GUIDE
We are pleased to present the 2025 Design & Planning Guide, with many updates, including aquatherm blue® MF RP (PP-RCT). Read More
PLANNING GUIDE AND PARTS GUIDE
We’re excited to announce the release of the new Aquatherm Design & Planning Guide and its companion piece, the Aquatherm Parts Guide. Formally referred to as our Product Catalog, these Guides deliver updated information on planning and designing piping systems using North America’s preeminent polypropylene piping system. Read More
ILLINOIS’ OLDEST SCHOOL GOES FROM “H” TO “HVAC” WITH PP-R
October 19th, 2018
This $6 million retrofit involving miles of PHVAC pipe had to be completed during summer break, but an experienced construction team met the tight deadline using aquatherm’s heat-fused polypropylene-random pipe and other cutting-edge technologies. With a rich history dating to the mid 19th century, Peoria High School is commonly referred to as “Central” due to Read More
FAQ
October 18th, 2018
Installation What options are available for hot-tapping? aquatherm and McElroy partnered to introduce the industry’s first hot tap for polypropylene. For more information on hot tapping and training for the procedure, visit the Training page and take a look at the Hot Tap Tool Demo. As this pipe is rated for indoor use with other Read More
Ancillary Products
October 18th, 2018
The following manufacturers have products that can be used with aquatherm piping systems. Please contact the manufacturer with any questions concerning proper use of the product. FIRESTOPPING Hilti 1-800-879-8000 Nuco 1-800-853-3984 Passive Fire Protection Partners (PFPP) 1-800-810-1788 Rectorseal 1-800-231-3345 Specified Technologies, Inc. (STI) 1-800-992-1180 3M 1-888-364-3577 SUPPORTS/HANGERS Klo-Shure 248-373-6250 Walraven 800-610-5056 ZSi-Foster & Hydra-Zorb 800-323-7053 Read More
Hangers
October 18th, 2018
PP-R Pipe Hanger Spacing & Clamp Sizes aquatherm pipe is much lighter than metal pipe so the hanger spacing requirements are different. Please note that hanger spacing should be based on the intended temperature of the pipes. Metric supports and clamps are available, and should be used whenever possible. For more information about hangers and Read More
Installation Equipment
October 17th, 2018
There are many options available through approved third-party tool manufacturers for a variety of tool selection, pricing, and support. Each of the following companies provide tools with the correct sizings, temperatures, and pressure settings to work with aquatherm pipe. These are a sampling of the tooling options available, please contact local rep or tooling manual Read More
Polypropylene Heat Fusion
October 17th, 2018
Heat fusion is a process used to join thermoplastics such as aquatherm’s polypropylene together. Rather than using glue, solder, or a mechanical connection and gasket, heat fusion physically turns the two pieces of plastic into one piece. The process is similar to welding, but doesn’t require a filler material and, in the case of aquatherm’s specially formulated Fusiolen Read More
OUTLET FUSION
October 17th, 2018
Demonstration of aquatherm fusion outlets, an alternative to standard copper tees. Fusion outlets can be connected anywhere along the pipe without weakening the system, giving it advantages over copper, steel, and alternative plastic piping systems.