PP-R's natural insulation properties provide benefits for efficiency and comfort.
PP-R has natural insulation properties, both for sound and for heat. This gives aquatherm's pipes performance properties that aren't possible with other systems.
For sound, PP-R absorbs vibrations, resulting in improved performance to metallic copper pipes and doesn't require vibration isolators, provided there is some limited mobility of the pipe on either side of the pump.
For thermal insulation aquatherm fusiolen PP-R has a low thermal conductivity of : 0.15 W (mK) this offers a significant higher degree of insulation on its pipes and fittings compared to metal pipes.
With some engineering judgement, this can reduce the amount of insulation needed to meet current energy codes.
This reduces installation costs and prevents wasteful over-insulating. aquatherm's natural R-value also improves uninsulated energy performance in areas where insulation is difficult to install, such as trenchless applications.