Hot Cold and Heating

Pressure pipe systems in buildings for the provision of hot and cold water, and heating and cooling

Polymer pipe systems offer trouble free installation, on time, and that meet regulations.

Polymer pipe systems have a strong history of building regulations compliance, they are covered by recognised standards, and third-party product certification is commonly available. BPF Pipes Group members manufacture branded products that are supported by third-party product certification for added assurance.

Polymer pipe systems can save time, offering flexibility to correct for misalignment and for routing round obstructions. Supplied in long length coils, polymer pipe reduces the number of joints to make, and systems are available with different ‘no flame’ joint types, including speedy push-fit.

Polymer pipe systems are lower maintenance, products have high corrosion resistance and are ideal for chemical free treatment.

Polymer pipe systems can provide a hassle free solution with long lengths / fewer joints reducing risk of leaks, as well as inherent physical properties and well chosen joints allowing thermal expansion reducing risk of leaks. Polymer systems can also lower noise compared to other material types.

There is a polymer pipe solution for most of your requirements from the supply of drinking water to the delivery of low carbon heat and hot water. See for yourself by using the BPF Pipes Group new pipe selector.

 

Established widespread use

Flexibility for routing

Long lengths, fewer joints

Speedy 'no flame' joints

Smooth bore, low noise

Manufacturers / Brands

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References

Meta-study, ‘100 years lifetime of plastic pipes,’ was carried out by the Polymer Competence Center in Leoben, Austria, and commissioned by TEPPFA, the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association. It is a statistical analysis based upon significant and independently verified research and findings from existing literature on the expected service lifetime of plastic pipes, and is detailed at TEPPFA website. 100 years lifetime of plastic pipes February 13th 2024

McKinsey report Climate impact of plastics July 6 2022

Plumbing & Mechanical | Contractors & Engineers The benefits of polymer piping systems for engineers and business owners

BPF Pipes Group publications on PVC pipes: An Introduction to PVC pipes    PVC Q&A Supporting evidence