Heating in the private house of polypropylene pipes with his own hands

Proper application of modern component parts in construction and helps to improve the economic performance of different engineering systems. durable heating system in a private home of polypropylene tubes It can be done quickly and inexpensively. How to choose the best products and carry out installation work without errors, described in this article.

What are the advantages of the propylene tubes and any shortcomings should be remembered

The exact pricing details are given in the appropriate section of the article. But it should be noted immediately that heating of polypropylene pipes is cheaper in comparison with similar steel productsCopper. The following tangible benefits should be considered:

• Small weight polymer products simplifies handling and assembly operations. The installed system will not be too great a load on the power frame of the building.
• Polypropylene - a chemically neutral compound. He does not pollute the water and the environment is not destroyed by corrosion.
• Typical products from this material retain integrity at the temperature of liquid + 80 ° C or more. This is sufficient for normal functioning of individual heating systems.
• On smooth inner walls do not linger scale particles. Their attachment also blocks resizing with decreasing / increasing the temperature of the coolant.
• Such products are not damaged by mechanical impurities, electrochemical corrosion forms.
• They are able to perform their function for decades without clogging the working channels.
• The thick walls provide a special structure and the presence of excellent insulation properties. Even with high head heating system Polypropylene does not create a lot of noise. Outside no condensation.
• A polymer tube will retain integrity after repeated cycles of freezing, thawing. This feature is particularly useful when equipped with independent properties, as it prevents accidents.

for heating polypropylene pipes not difficult to find a suitable basic and additional components. With their help the most complex project can be realized exactly, without compromise and questionable decisions.

Objective analysis is necessary to supplement the existing shortcomings:

• Pipes and other component parts of this material are easier to damage than metal products, mechanical action.
• Service life is reduced at a too high pressure and elevated temperature.
• Manufacturers do not recommend to bend the pipe.
• Products in this category are simple in design are large coefficients of thermal expansion. A marked change in the size of the longitudinal long sections to compensate for the use of special elements of the track.

To prevent (minimize) the temperature variations of the tube is used with glass fiber reinforcement.

Note! The increasing complexity of products increases their costs, but improves the individual specifications. To decide on the advisability of buying, it is necessary to specify the actual service conditions, other important factors.

Parameters and differences modern polypropylene pipes for heating: basic types and modifications

Lack of uniform standards of marking of products by domestic and foreign manufacturers can cause difficulties even for a professional. it is necessary to scrutinize the official supporting documentation with the technical specifications for error elimination.

Combination «PP» denote polypropylene. Behind it indicate:

Note! For special applications, you can purchase special modifications. For example, the abbreviation «s-el» denote electrical conductivity and additives that suppress the combustion process. Pipes from these polymers are used in places where it is necessary to comply with high requirements of fire safety.

Further, in the title indicate the reinforcement:

• AL - aluminum, most durable preventing deformation when the temperature changes.
• GF, as in the example or FG, FB - fiberglass in different embodiments.

This figure indicates the PN after class load capacity. Mean permanent coolant pressure (temperature + 20 ° C) in the system, the product is able to withstand without damage for 50 years. It should be understood that the above parameters are not constant. They vary during operation, which adversely affects the integrity of the walls.

The table shows the maximum pressure (bar) at which the estimated lifetime is provided with maintaining a certain temperature.

Here are the data based on the continuous use of the system. In a real situation, apply correction factors, which increase the life span. These figures are taken from official data of one of the manufacturers. It is necessary to clarify the characteristics of the study of a particular brand of products.

Sometimes indicate SDR. This figure defines the ratio of pipe diameter to the wall thickness. The larger the value, the higher resistance to mechanical stress. But check parameters in a complex to obtain accurate data. Thus, a significant hardening provides reinforcement products, rather than a simple increase in size.

Note! To clarify the domestic markings can be studied profile standards. They are listed in GOST R 52134-2003.

There are no exact rules. The exception is the addition of a black pigment. They are sometimes referred to improved resistance to ultraviolet radiation. When installing inside the building structures, this factor has no practical significance.

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Features serial heating pipes Polypropylene

Standard diameters claims pipes (outer sizes) are given in the following list: 10; 12; 16; 20; 25; 32; 40; 50; 63; 75; 90; 125 to 1200 or more. To simplify the choice of taking the data on load capacity and supplement them with the following information:

More precisely diameter polypropylene pipes for heating private houses selected taking into account the actual needs, parameters of other parts of the system. To avoid mistakes, take to verify the technical data, which are listed on the official site or in the instruction manual. The following example illustrates the complete picture of a domestic manufacturer of its products, pipes made of polypropylene with a designation PN20 SDR6 Optimum Series:

The price of polypropylene pipes for heating: overview of the market and the right choice

Brand / product	Photo	Diameter, mm / length, m	Price per product, rub.	notes
FV- Plast / PN 20 Faser		20/4	310-380	Czech; fiberglass reinforcement; the wall thickness of 3,4 mm.
Valfex / PPRC PN 20MP-In IS.090011		25/2	140-160	Russia; a layer of fiberglass.
Kalde / PN 25		32/4	850-890	Turkey; aluminum reinforcement; maximum temperature + 95 ° C; expansion ratio (FLR) 0.03.
FIRAT / PN 20		20/4	180-220	Turkey; minimum / maximum temperature: -20 ° C / + 90 ° C; FLR 0.15.
Politek / PN 20		32/4	380-420	Russia; fiberglass, a wall thickness of 5.4 mm.
Millennium / 63-10,5 PN 25		63/4	1200-1350	Russia-Turkey; working / maximum temperature: + 80 ° C / + 90 ° C; fiberglass.
VALTEC / PP-ALUX		32/2	360-420	Italy; aluminum.

The following table indicates how to represent the different stores polypropylene pipes for heating. The price per square meter is sometimes necessary to count on their own, so that the comparison was correct. Not all are given full specifications, making it difficult objective choice.

By selecting glass fiber reinforced polypropylene pipes for heating cost will be higher compared to analogues without hardening layer. However, the "budget" products will take longer considering mounting features. The simplest single-layer plastic pipes are designed to shorter life spans, with the result that costs can get more. This simple example demonstrates the need for economic calculations using a long service life, and other associated costs.

When choosing polypropylene pipes for heating professionals reviews must be supplemented by the views of ordinary consumers who used the respective products for the repair and construction of new facilities.

Chivas, Rostov-on-Don, pipes Kalde: Advantages: Low cost, ease of soldering. When all soldered decided to test the strength. When testing the water pressure 2 atmospheres and a temperature of 70 degrees, the tube is not almost deformed, all connections remain dry, there is nowhere defects. They work for the second season.

Disadvantages: not yet

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Kalella, Moscow, Firat: Advantages: decent appearance, simplicity and speed of installation. Before that I had the ancient gnarled steel pipes, on their functionality, I did not complain, but they were so ugly is made that leave them did not want to. New pipes Firat we picked the same diameter. These tubes can not painted. they are so white neat and tidy. And wipe the dust can be a wet cloth.

Cons: Cons will be, if not a professional installs.

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Inessa56, Orenburg, Lammin: Advantages: color, quality, easy to use. Houses already on them "conjured" the expert we hired him to repair we did in the bath. For the last 8 and a half months, and so far they have still never fails. Nowhere nothing occurs and does not crack!!! Polypropylene pipes yet remain the same little white as new.

Disadvantages: Not yet discovered

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How to make a heating system in a private home of polypropylene pipes with his own hands

Familiarity allowed to verify the actual presence of good consumer properties. Positive assessments provide not only dedicated experts, but ordinary users. However, in a review, often referred to appeal to professionals. Try to understand, it is difficult to actually produce quality heating private house with his own hands made of polypropylene. After learning processes will be easier to make the right decision about the method for creating utilities.

The theory of proper soldering to create reliable connections

On the Internet, there are many materials with instructions. This link has data of how to weld pipes of polypropylene (video):

Learning activities will allow the Executive to get acquainted with important details. But in reality, we have to take into account the peculiarities of his own project. To minimize errors, it is necessary to pay attention to the following facts:

• For precise cutting of pipes (without any damage and defects) using a special tool.
• If provided the manufacturer's instructions, at the end make the chamfer angle.
• The connections to be cleaned by means other harmless for the polymer.
• PARTS melting application. It is necessary to exactly comply with the rules in which the optimum temperature is given, the time of thermal exposure, the duration of cooling.
• All operations operate with workpieces so as to prevent deformation. It is recommended to carefully dosed effort when working with hot items, not to displace them in the docking unit.

The instructions to "Soldering Irons" producers are the rules of technological operations. Tend to indicate the following data:

Note! Propylene welding pipes with their hands operate with accurate data. The numbers indicate the exact composition of the subject material. Some additives alter the melting temperature and other standard parameters.

Basics of designing the heating system: hydraulic calculation, pressure constraints, other important nuances

The relevant draft begins with the formulation of common requirements and inspection of the property. At the stage of the research study architectural features and layout, placement furnitureEquipment, local climatic conditions. If necessary, make a decision on additional house warming.

Preliminary design is carried out with the general principles of the system for a particular object. The use of a one-pipe installation with polypropylene pipes of heating systems will save material and labor resources. However, such solutions are used rarely nowadays. In a private home is more convenient to install several independent circuits to meet different needs.

A two-tube method provides equal pressure in radiators, Which increases the accuracy of their work with the appropriate equipment regulators. AT underfloor heating You can install inexpensive tubeSince there is meant mode of operation with a relatively low water temperature.

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Such a comprehensive assessment can be applied when considering the fluid handling system. Water gravity moves too slowly, it is necessary to maintain optimal incline for long horizontal sections. The enforcement schemes pressure is increased, it will have to consider when choosing a pipe.

The feasibility of the project, a professional settlement expenses, describe the working operations. At this stage you can make any necessary changes to the drawings and lists of components parts. After the final approval of the package is made of the working project documentation.

His training can be entrusted to professionals, either make all necessary action on their own. In any case, create a thumbnail and list of accessories is necessary. But a detailed description of these procedures is beyond the scope of a feature article. Therefore, the focus directly in the installation of heating pipes of polypropylene.

To determine the correct fastening method, you must note the following salient features. The table shows the linear change in length of a segment of the pipeline (10 m) the temperature is raised to 45-55 ° C:

These data indicate the need to consider changes in linear dimensions of articles during operation. When placing the conduit with an external diameter of 20-25 mm in thick concrete screed (Distance to Surface 3 cm) to take any additional measures it is not necessary. Otherwise, use the pads of suitable materials, creating custom channels. At passage walls apply embedded pipe sections to create sufficient diameter holes.

Proper routing polypropylene tubes in open areas is performed using the following compensation scheme:

Important! For accurate calculation of these nodes use the data about the linear expansion polypropylene pipes with the actual working temperature range.

A Practical Guide to soldering, assembly work

Photo	Proper installation pipes claims. Process description with comments.
	It is necessary to purchase the necessary parts, to prepare a flat working surface, special tools.
	The standard kit has a welding machine with a wide heating plate. built-in thermostat It allows to maintain optimum temperature with high accuracy.
	Heavy spider with long legs ensure a secure hold the equipment on the table.
	It is necessary to check that the removable plates the size of the parts.
	The well-equipped standard set include building level, tape measure, a special cutter. If these products do not have, you will have to purchase them separately.
	Before performing assembly operations cut unnecessary portion of tubes Premark.
	It is necessary to ensure clean surfaces to be welded.
	The device is mounted on a cross-shaped stand.
	Fix the plates.
	The regulator is set to the position corresponding to the operating instructions and recommendations of the pipe manufacturer's instructions. In this case: +260 ° C.
	include welding machine.
	Lights extinguished denote achieve operating temperature.
	Thereafter inserted parts (pipe and fitting) Taking into account the different configurations of the dice. Products do not rotate during heating. operation time depends on the diameter of the connected parts.
	Further - details removed from the plates, gently combine. It should not break the alignment, to eliminate rotation. Created connection is obtained monolithic. It is not necessary to maintain for the entire life.

When mounting the heating lines of polypropylene pipes with their hands use the methods discussed above. The solid concrete, no additional measures are not used. In open areas, and the passage walls allow for thermal expansion, compensators are used, leave sufficient distance to the nearest parts of the structures.

Here the artist talks about the installation of polypropylene pipes with his hands in the video:

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How to make error-free reliable connection to the radiator of polypropylene pipes

With such a harness radiator polypropylene heating device is possible without breaking off system health in general. With an open tap (2) heat transfer agent directed through bypass path (1). If you close the valves (3), the product can be removed for replacement or repair.

Conclusion and additional tips

With the help of detailed instructions, photos and video material is not too difficult to carry out the necessary work steps without error. Nevertheless, it is necessary to any theoretical knowledge must be tested in practice. best practice in advance for the acquisition of the necessary skills. This will help to create a truly reliable connections. It is to show special care when installing the pipeline inside building structures where there is no free access.

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