Benefits and Advantages

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Polybutene-1 pipes provide a completely corrosion-free drinking water and heating pipe system. Freedom from corrosion means there is no contamination of the water at the tap by products of corrosion
Freedom from scale build-up and encrustation in hard water supply areas is guaranteed. Smooth internal pipe surfaces combined with inert chemical properties leads to the complete elimination of calcium carbonate deposition, thus ensuring long-term efficiency in water heating and circulation
Resistance to freezing temperatures - the flexibility and elastic properties of Polybutene-1 ensure that pipes will not burst or be damaged by freeze-ups during cold weather
The low thermal conductivity of Polybutene-1 means that hot water pipes are cooler to the touch than conventional metal pipes and the incidence of condensation on the pipes is reduced, providing a safer system
Due to low thermal conductivity, combined with the fact that thermal expansion is accommodated by the inherent flexibility of the material, Polybutene-1 piping systems are quiet with no water hammer and minimal system creaking
Polybutene-1 piping systems are electrically non-conductive, providing a safer system with minimum earthing requirements
Polybutene-1 pipes can be installed as a conduit 'pipe in pipe' system through concrete floors and walls. Such a system provides low maintenance security. If there is ever an unexpected need to replace such an installed pipe, this can quickly and easily be accomplished by disconnecting the ends of the pipe, connecting a replacement length to one end and pulling the new pipe through the conduit into position. The flexibility of Polybutene-1 pipe makes this an easy task

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