Installation concepts for aquatherm

A New Way of Thinking

Aquatherm piping systems offer many innovative technologies and advantages that can greatly improve the speed and ease of installation. Some of these advantages include:

• Fusion connections
• Fusion outlets
• Lightweight material
• Resilient, slightly flexible pipe and connections
• Reduced expansion and contraction
• To fully utilize these advantages, a different mindset from metal or even other plastic systems is required.

A Craftsmen’s Pipe

As a company, aquatherm takes pride in the systems they manufacturer and expects the same from those installing it. No matter how high the quality of the pipe and fittings, the performance of a system will always depend on how carefully and thoughtfully it is installed.

The aquatherm piping systems are designed to look neat and clean when installed, making it easier to expand the system and trace lines.

Planning

As with any system, the speed and accuracy of an aquatherm installation is improved with careful planning. Where possible, pre-measure and pre-cut all lengths of pipe, based on their intended part in the system. This will allow for a greater degree of prefabrication and a lower possibility of error.

A Pre-fab Station

Polypropylene is lighter than most other piping materials, and fusion joints adjust easily to reasonable levels of stress from being carried. To take advantage of this, many installers set up a “pre-fab” station on the job site, including a workbench, technical drawings, a welding jig or bench and the appropriate welding tools. This station is used to measure, cut, and prefabricate pipe and fittings for the installation. Use
of this station ensures adequate space for tool operation.