Which pipes are best for a heating system

Which pipes to choose – largely depends on the type of heating installation. But no doubt –  the best option considering the price-quality, it's plastic. Plastic pipes are pushing steel pipes out of the market and are gradually becoming competitors even with copper. They are flexible, lungs, corrosion resistant and easy to install.

Reinforced PPR pipes - the best option for the heating system

PPR pipes are the most affordable, practical and durable for laying communications. They are not subject to corrosion, unlike metal products. The plastic is light, elastic, lasting, used for a fluid pipeline with a high temperature.

However, there is a small drawback: The material has the property of thermal expansion. And due to the effect of pressure, temperature pipe can delay, deform and even burst. So that such problems do not arise, It is necessary to use reinforced pipes specifically for operation in high temperatures, pressure.

Why reinforced pipes are needed

In view of these features, For the installation of heating systems, it is used reinforced PPR pipe - Technically improved product version. The composition of the plastic is standard, But the internal structure is slightly different. The multilayer structure inside is additionally enhanced by layers of fiberglass, aluminum. In the Aqualend store you can find a large selection of such products. Reinforcement adds stiffness, which does not allow plastic to expand and deform. Respectively, In practice, this means safe operation. There is no risk of gaps, Losses of external aesthetics.

This is a good option for installing a warm floor. Since ordinary plastic pipes due to high temperatures stretch in length, Covered in waves, Deformed. As a result, concrete around them also bursts, Loses integrity. While the use of reinforced pipes avoids such risks, No need to spend funds again on re -replacement of communications again.

PPR pipes with aluminum reinforcement

Aluminum foil sheet can be located inside the pipe between layers of plastic. Or outside on the outside of the product. The main advantages:

• Ability to withstand high pressure inside the system. Therefore, it is recommended to choose them for installation, If it is still unknown to the end, What level will be.
• The aluminum layer makes the pipes durable, Tough, resistant to any deformation.
• Tightness remains throughout the entire life.

But, so that the products are for a long time employees, they need their proper installation.

PPR pipes with fiberglass reinforcement

Fiberglass has similar plastic composition, structure and properties. The reinforcing layer is made only inside between layers of plastic. The level of adhesion is very high, especially during the adhesion of pipes during installation. Therefore, the product has an integral structure, which eliminates the risk of stratification of the structure. There are other advantages:

• There will be no corrosion.
• Smooth surface of the pipes excludes the formation of deposits.
• The minimum hydraulic resistance reduces the pressure loss in the system to a minimum.
• Do not distinguish substances, which change the composition of water in pipes.

When choosing the type of reinforcement, it is necessary to take into account the purpose of the pipeline (warm floor, Hot water supply, heating). As well as the length of pipes in the system. If the length is more 1,5 m, then fiberglass products will sag without additional fasteners.