subject: Using Stainless Tubing For Plumbing [print this page] With the entrance into the market of plastic and composite plastic pipe systems, a completely new mind-set is developing. Firstly it is terribly inexpensive, particularly the smaller sizes. This is an aspect that makes it highly desirable, particularly in the cheaper price housing systems. Also, it has no second-hand value as scrap. In this country which has developed such a culture of burglary and crime, this is a gigantic and.
Unfortunately, going hand in hand with the cheapness aspect, is the general lax attitude to professionalism and tidiness. Plastic by its nature requires a lot more support to give an appearance of tidiness. This neatness problem is exacerbated by the generally lax attitudes of installers in not trying to run neat lines, especially if the installation is out of sight. This one sees also in the blobs of solder on copper tube and run streaks where too much solder has been applied. This is not always wiped to tidy up.
So many specialists are using chrome steel in their cladding and balustrading due to its classy appearance and cleanness. Stainless-steel thin wall tubes and fittings is now available as a crimp on system. This completely matches the ideas of aesthetics, neatness, professionalism and low upkeep.
It doesn't have the same burglary allure as copper as it is mechanically stronger and not as simply damaged and removed. It has also got lower scrap value. The flush of cheapness in price is shortly forgotten when other small issues arise later after installation is finished, and the lines dip and sag, or crisscross like spaghetti in a roof.
The product to seriously think about is stainless-steel. It utilises thin wall tubes and fittings that are extraordinarily simply assembled, requiring at least ability. As a plumbing system, after installation, it appears to be neat and professional.
All fittings have O rings at the ends. A deburred tube is inserted into the fitting to a destined depth and then hydraulically crimped onto the tubes at the O ring. A complete pipe work system can be swiftly assembled and mounted requiring only the installer ensures that the piping at every joint is deburred and marked to guarantee it is totally slotted into the fitting.
This is an incredibly rapid process providing a permanent, guaranteed leak free joint rated at 16 bar pressure, with all the benefits that stainless steel provides.
Pipe sizes are from 15 mm diameter to 108 mm diameter.
This is a pipe work system that's so user and installer friendly, very ergonomic and resultant inexpensive, it is just the theory to think about for your next project. You will not regret it.
Arius Wantenaar is trading in Stainless Steel Tubing and Plumbing products, he is active in promoting these niche products in Southern Africa. He is the sole agent for Inoxpress range of products in this region. For more information go to http://www.stainlessutil.co.za
