DOMESTIC DRINKING WATER PIPE
PESTAN DOMESTIC WATER PIPE is made of most advanced PP-R material, known as PP-RCT, and the unique middle layer fiber layer technology. New generation material, PP-RCT Polypropylene-Random-Copolymer has improved temperature resistance and enhanced crystalline structure achieved by a special nucleation. PESTAN’s high heat stabilized material shows superiority of keeping pressure ratings after longer periods of time giving ability of PP-RCT material to stay in ductile state trough entire service life.
Middle layer of DOMESTIC WATER PIPE is made of PP-RCT material and glass fibers, which are ideally integrated within the pipe structure. When this special layer is extruded, the outside and inside layers remain unaltered. When exposed to the heat the glass fibers prevent PP-RCT material from expanding. As a result, the overall expansion and contraction of the pipe is reduced by 75% to 80% compared with non-fiber plastic pipes. The fiber layer effects properties of the pipe when exposed to higher heat, as a result, less support is required in comparison with other plastics.
Compared with the design of expansion loops in traditional metal systems, PESTAN pipe does not require any additional expansion control. Furthermore, the pipe itself absorbs its own stresses and does not require trust blocking when pipes are buried.
*ASTM F2389 X1.1.4 requires the pressure rating at 180°F to be calculated based on an application class 5 from ISO 15874-2, but if the calculated pressure exceeds 100 psi, it has been arbitrarily lowered to 100 psi to conform with U.S. plumbing codes.
HOT DRINKING WATER PIPE
Nominal ID Sizes:
- 1/2″ – 3/4″ SDR7.4
- 1″ – 24″ SDR9
Material: PP-RCT/Fiber Composite/PP-RCT
Color: SDR7.4 and SDR9 Green with four Red Stripes
Applications: Potable hot water, heating and cooling systems, compressed air and vacuum, direct burial, industrial, geothermal and chemical applications.
HOT DRINKING WATER PIPE OFFERING AND DIMENSIONS:
Note: Larger diameter pipes available in 19ft and 38ft lengths (see chart above).
COLD DRINKING WATER PIPE
- 1/2″ – 3/4″ SDR7.4
- 1″ – 24″ SDR11
Material: PP-RCT
Color: SDR7.4 and SDR9 Green with four Blue Stripes
Applications: Potable cold water, lower pressure and temperature industrial, chemical, compressed air and vacuum applications and direct burial.
COLD DRINKING WATER PIPE OFFERING AND DIMENSIONS:
Note: Larger diameter pipes available in 19ft and 38ft lengths (see chart above).
Standard Considerations:
- ASTM F 2389 Standard specification for pressure rated polypropylene (PP) piping system
- NSF/ANSI 61 Drinking Water System Components-Health Effects
- NSF/ANSI 14 Plastic Piping Systems Components and Related Materials
- NSF/ANSI 51 Food Equipment Materials.
- CSA B137.11 Polypropylene (PP-R) pipe and fittings for pressure applications
- ICC-LC1004, PP, PEX, PEX-AL-PEX and PP-AL-PP piping, tube and fittings used in radiant heating and water supply
- ISO 9001 Quality Standard
Code Considerations:
- 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Residence Code (IRC)
- 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
- 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
- 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
- 2013 and 2010 California Plumbing Code (CPC)
- 2013 and 2010 California Mechanical Code (CMC)
- 2010 National Plumbing Code of Canada