Tech Bulletins Library
Joining Copper Piping and Aquatherm Piping at a Boiler
August 20th, 2012
201207D – AQTTB Date Issued: 16 August 2012 Some local codes require2 a minimum of 18” of metal tubing or piping when installing a boiler system from the boiler to the transition to Aquatherm PP-R, RP(RCT). If metal tubing is required,2 Aquatherm recommends using stainless steel piping or tubing1. It is always preferable to complete Read More
LINING ON HOT WATER PIPE CLAMPS
July 26th, 2012
201207E-AQTTB Aquatherm recommends the use of a felt, plastic or rubber-like material lined pipe clamps on hot water pipes. The principal purpose of this lined clamp is to allow for any increase to the outside diameter of the pipe due to thermal expansion caused by a hot fluid, but this will also help reduce heat loss Read More
Gaskets
July 24th, 2012
201207A – AQTTB Date Issued: 24 July 2012 Aquatherm recommends using a full-face rubber (black EPDM or red SBR) gasket with its flanges. Viton® gaskets may also be used if needed for chemical resistance. Gaskets should have a Shore A hardness of 60-80. The bolt and bolt torque do not change with these different gasket Read More
Aquatherm and Fire Stopping
July 24th, 2012
201207B – AQTTB Date Issued: 24 July 2012 Firestops and smoke seals are fire protection devices that help maintain the integrity of fire rated partitions by sealing cracks and holes created by penetrations (such as a pipe) of the rated partition with fireproof materials to prevent fire and smoke from penetrating the rated partition. Thus, Read More
AQUATHERM IN PLENUMS – 2021 IMC AND UMC CODE CHANGES
May 31st, 2012
201205C – AQTTB Date Issued:31 May 2012 By itself bare Aquatherm PP-R and PP-RP pipe products do not meet the requirements of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) nor the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) for use in plenums or return air ducting. In testing done in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723 the bare pipe Read More