PEX tubing Radiant floor is completely hidden under the floor covering, and the absence of any visible heating elements provides unlimited opportunities for interior design to better arrange the furniture to remain free space. Also provide a window without burdening look heavy construction radiator, especially if it's panoramic windows! In addition, the apartment can be safely planned unit stone or ceramic floors, which under normal heating may seem cold and unpleasant. Floor heating, PEX tubing water provide a pleasant feeling of warmth under your feet.
Advantages of PEX tubing systems, PEx tubing water invaluable historic interiors and the design environment gyms where conventional radiators to provide special fences to hide them or to provide security for owners.
PEx tubing water, a brief description of installation
Mount Technology Radiant Floor
There are two systems of production installation of floor heating water: concrete and Slub system.
Concrete floor heating system of water - is the most common current system of water floor heating, pipes contours warm water, pour the concrete floor and the additional heat spreader is not required.
Production Technology Installation Radiant floor for concrete systems involves the following steps:
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Dividing the room into sections, based on the draft floor heating system water
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Covering the base (soil) heat-insulating layer for cutting off heat down system of PEX heating
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Laying reinforcing mesh and production pipe installation (contours) is raspredilitelem heat floor heating system water
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Pressing the heating and pouring of concrete ties, is done for security system PEx tubing water
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Finish coating shall conform for use with PEx tubing water
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
PEX Tubing rates and other things
Radiant floor, usually leads to some decrease in relative humidity above the floor as the floor temperature increases. Relative humidity does not possess the "self-regulation - if any zone (room) temperature increases, the relative humidity in this zone is reduced.
A tree is relatively low thermal conductivity, for example, compared with ceramic tiles. Therefore, at the same temperature floor tile floor will feel noticeably warmer than the wood. Conversely, in the warm season tile floor will feel cool in comparison with a wooden floor, so the water floor heating under tiled flooring is included, even in summer.
Two types of wood are not suitable for systems with floor radiant heating - a beech and maple. The reason is that these sorts of wood too much change their geometric dimensions when the relative humidity. However, there is a special method of drying, in which "killed" about 60% of the cells that make these woods is largely less susceptible to the influence of relative humidity, wood "stabilized." When applying this method, both types of wood can be used with the systems of PEX Tubing heating.
All other types of wood suitable for use with heating tubing.
In view of the widespread system of PEX Tubing heating, as a rule, a manufacturer of flooring does the special character and indicates the appropriate option in the documentation (certificate): approved for use with floor heating systems.
When using wood flooring it is important to limit the temperature of coolant supplied to the system so that the temperature at the surface of the floor does not exceed 26 ° C. The best option is Weather-compensated control, in which the temperature of coolant supplied to the system varies depending on the temperature outside. The maximum coolant temperature is calculated individually for each system. Wooden floor should always be secured in normal conditions, which means the air temperature 20 ° C (± 2 ° C) and relative humidity between 30 and 60%. PEX tubing rates is not bad with compare copper pipe.
The optimum thickness of the wooden flooring is 12-15 mm. The maximum recommended thickness of 25 mm. When using the cover of a thickness exceeding 15 mm should be separate pay attention to the design temperature on the pitch, because it may be too high. In this situation, of course, the calculations must be performed by specialized in the field of underfloor heating companies.
A tree is relatively low thermal conductivity, for example, compared with ceramic tiles. Therefore, at the same temperature floor tile floor will feel noticeably warmer than the wood. Conversely, in the warm season tile floor will feel cool in comparison with a wooden floor, so the water floor heating under tiled flooring is included, even in summer.
Two types of wood are not suitable for systems with floor radiant heating - a beech and maple. The reason is that these sorts of wood too much change their geometric dimensions when the relative humidity. However, there is a special method of drying, in which "killed" about 60% of the cells that make these woods is largely less susceptible to the influence of relative humidity, wood "stabilized." When applying this method, both types of wood can be used with the systems of PEX Tubing heating.
All other types of wood suitable for use with heating tubing.
In view of the widespread system of PEX Tubing heating, as a rule, a manufacturer of flooring does the special character and indicates the appropriate option in the documentation (certificate): approved for use with floor heating systems.
When using wood flooring it is important to limit the temperature of coolant supplied to the system so that the temperature at the surface of the floor does not exceed 26 ° C. The best option is Weather-compensated control, in which the temperature of coolant supplied to the system varies depending on the temperature outside. The maximum coolant temperature is calculated individually for each system. Wooden floor should always be secured in normal conditions, which means the air temperature 20 ° C (± 2 ° C) and relative humidity between 30 and 60%. PEX tubing rates is not bad with compare copper pipe.
The optimum thickness of the wooden flooring is 12-15 mm. The maximum recommended thickness of 25 mm. When using the cover of a thickness exceeding 15 mm should be separate pay attention to the design temperature on the pitch, because it may be too high. In this situation, of course, the calculations must be performed by specialized in the field of underfloor heating companies.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Choosing the best PEX tubing supplies for high energy efficient home
There are many advantages to using flexible polyethylene - or pex - tubing with regard to safe and clean water units in home and even business oriented systems. For starters, a PEX tubing pipe includes effectiveness freeze destruction; a polyethylene pipe can expand and contract certainly where a copper tubing would certainly burst and leak, sometimes creating major deterioration. Second of all, those conduits will not weaken resulting from lower pH levels within lots of housing normal water systems. Also, it is well worth bringing up that the type of piping is compact and simple to deal with and transfer. Also, utilizing a PEX tubing supplies can be environment friendly, when the plastic is recyclable, whereas copper along with elements are difficult to recycle and the process eliminates harmful toxins in the air flow.
Monday, November 22, 2010
PEX tubing and its simple installation
Tubing is a building block of a water supply piping system that has various advantages over the ordinary metal and rigid plastic pipes systems. This pipe is formed from the highly cross linked polythene polymers. The polymer used in the construction of this pipe is known as HDPE which stands for high density polyethylene. This polymer is allowed to melt and is then incessantly extruded into the tube. This type of the cross linking can be performed in various methods.
Pex tubing - smart alternative for traditional pipes There are immense advantages of this pipe which makes it applicable for vast applications. PEX tubing are flexible, do not corrode or develop certain pinholes, provide resistance to chlorine and the scale formation which are very common in other ordinary rigid pipes. Also it allows very few connections and fittings than other pipes. And the main advantage of this pipe is that it can be allowed to bend at 90 degree without any fitting or connections.
There are some connection methods that are required for the fitting of the PEX tubing to brass PEX fittings that make the use of the copper crimp ring and different kinds of PEX crimping tools. This copper crimp ring is made to insert above PEX tubing, then this fitting is pushed inside that pipe and after that copper ring crimp is crimpled above the pipe and fitting is done using the crimping tools. These tools, crimping rings and fittings are easily available.
Tools for PEX piping There is another fitting method that is known as expansion fitting method. This method involves the use of expansion tools that allows the increment in the diameter of the PEX piping. There are some special expansion fittings that are made to insert into the expanded tube and also shrink back to the original shape around the fitting. After that a white colored ring is made to crimp over the fitting to ensure the tight connection.
Pex tubing - smart alternative for traditional pipes There are immense advantages of this pipe which makes it applicable for vast applications. PEX tubing are flexible, do not corrode or develop certain pinholes, provide resistance to chlorine and the scale formation which are very common in other ordinary rigid pipes. Also it allows very few connections and fittings than other pipes. And the main advantage of this pipe is that it can be allowed to bend at 90 degree without any fitting or connections.
There are some connection methods that are required for the fitting of the PEX tubing to brass PEX fittings that make the use of the copper crimp ring and different kinds of PEX crimping tools. This copper crimp ring is made to insert above PEX tubing, then this fitting is pushed inside that pipe and after that copper ring crimp is crimpled above the pipe and fitting is done using the crimping tools. These tools, crimping rings and fittings are easily available.
Tools for PEX piping There is another fitting method that is known as expansion fitting method. This method involves the use of expansion tools that allows the increment in the diameter of the PEX piping. There are some special expansion fittings that are made to insert into the expanded tube and also shrink back to the original shape around the fitting. After that a white colored ring is made to crimp over the fitting to ensure the tight connection.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Corrosion protection of my brass ball valves
Corrosion protection is one of the most important requirements in the construction of pipelines (especially the trunk). Protection expose themselves directly to pipes, fittings, valves (http://brassballvalves.info). The requirements for corrosion-resistant coating is constantly being tightened, modern insulation materials help to protect pipes and fittings from corrosion for 20-30 years. Because of the specialization of our company, detailing corrosion protection of valves and pipeline fittings in the system of "Transneft".
The main documents governing the various kinds of protection of pipelines and fittings from corrosion, are GOST 51164 "Pipelines steel trunk. General requirements for corrosion protection ", RD-23.040.00-KTN-189-06" Rules for corrosion protection of above ground pipelines, structures and equipment facilities of main oil pipelines, OTT-04.00-27.22.00-KTN-006-1-03 " Technical requirements for external anticorrosion coating molded fittings and valves of the pipeline "; OTT 08.00.60.30.00-KTN-036-1-05" trunk pipeline. Fittings.
In the foregoing documents detail procedures for all types of work on application of protective coatings, the requirements for materials and equipment, methods of acceptance and control of the paint.
Depending on the location and conditions of the coating are divided into two types: the factory and line. Typically, in applications from contractors engaged in construction at the sites of Transneft, indicated that fixture shall be factory-corrosion coating. In practice, very few factories reinforcing its own exercise of protective coatings, especially on products for underground installation. Costs for the purchase of necessary equipment, materials, training of qualified personnel are sufficiently large. To dye valves according to the requirements of Transneft manufacturers attract specialized organizations that have licenses and permits for this type of work, and maintained by applying a protective coating on valve or on the territory of the plant itself, either on their own areas. Typically, such teams have a mobile painting of insulating and conducting work in the factories as well as "in the fields. From personal experience would like to note that the cost of the work on protective coatings that claim manufacturers valves are often substantially higher than the cost of these works, which take the actual perpetrators, while painting and in the factory and in our territory is held by the same materials , the same people and on the same hardware.
To protect the valves installed underground (both directly in the ground and in the wells) to the requirements of PAS-04.00-27.22.00-KTN-006-1-03 The most widely used materials of the Japanese company "Kawakami Paint FIG. Co.Ltd. "Brands FRUCS-1000A and US materials brand Biurs." These compounds are epoxy-urethane coating and consist of an epoxy primer layer and the outer layer of polyurethane. Plot the data coverage in parts insulated pipes and fittings by "hot" airless through special facilities. Subject to the technology of the work life of these coatings may exceed 30 years.
The main documents governing the various kinds of protection of pipelines and fittings from corrosion, are GOST 51164 "Pipelines steel trunk. General requirements for corrosion protection ", RD-23.040.00-KTN-189-06" Rules for corrosion protection of above ground pipelines, structures and equipment facilities of main oil pipelines, OTT-04.00-27.22.00-KTN-006-1-03 " Technical requirements for external anticorrosion coating molded fittings and valves of the pipeline "; OTT 08.00.60.30.00-KTN-036-1-05" trunk pipeline. Fittings.
In the foregoing documents detail procedures for all types of work on application of protective coatings, the requirements for materials and equipment, methods of acceptance and control of the paint.
Depending on the location and conditions of the coating are divided into two types: the factory and line. Typically, in applications from contractors engaged in construction at the sites of Transneft, indicated that fixture shall be factory-corrosion coating. In practice, very few factories reinforcing its own exercise of protective coatings, especially on products for underground installation. Costs for the purchase of necessary equipment, materials, training of qualified personnel are sufficiently large. To dye valves according to the requirements of Transneft manufacturers attract specialized organizations that have licenses and permits for this type of work, and maintained by applying a protective coating on valve or on the territory of the plant itself, either on their own areas. Typically, such teams have a mobile painting of insulating and conducting work in the factories as well as "in the fields. From personal experience would like to note that the cost of the work on protective coatings that claim manufacturers valves are often substantially higher than the cost of these works, which take the actual perpetrators, while painting and in the factory and in our territory is held by the same materials , the same people and on the same hardware.
To protect the valves installed underground (both directly in the ground and in the wells) to the requirements of PAS-04.00-27.22.00-KTN-006-1-03 The most widely used materials of the Japanese company "Kawakami Paint FIG. Co.Ltd. "Brands FRUCS-1000A and US materials brand Biurs." These compounds are epoxy-urethane coating and consist of an epoxy primer layer and the outer layer of polyurethane. Plot the data coverage in parts insulated pipes and fittings by "hot" airless through special facilities. Subject to the technology of the work life of these coatings may exceed 30 years.
Circulator pumps for private houses and apartments
The desire for a comfortable life proper to man. That is why most manufacturers of household appliances from one year to improve its products. For more options, higher reliability, elegant design - everything is done to ensure that consumers feel a new level of convenience and quality. But is the sphere of which we seldom think in everyday life. If large and small household appliances constantly reminds about themselves, then such subtle, but essential devices such as pumps urbanite perceived solely as a prerogative of municipal structures. Typically, the existence of these aggregates, we remember only when problems arise, which it is impossible not to notice. Other business owners of houses and individual houses. They tend to thoroughly know why their economy but there are some circulator pumps, but also private entrepreneurs do not usually think about innovations in this area, preferring to buy well known and usually fairly simple model, assuming that they reliable technical innovations. Let us say at once, both of these categories of consumers caught up in stereotypes. And the citizen and the owner of the cottage can significantly increase the level of comfort, if we pay attention to the modern pumping equipment for domestic purposes. It may seem strange, but today the once simple pumps for domestic use produced by leading manufacturers with advanced technologies, and not inferior to their industrial brethren. There is another aspect: technical innovations in this area not only improve the quality of life, but also help save considerably, saving precious now electricity and heat.
Technical characteristics
Chemical properties
Pipes are resistant to various chemical solutions. If you need to use pipes for transporting liquids other than potable water, it is necessary to obtain a preliminary consultation with a specialist firm Everhot.
Saving forms
After bending pipe retains the desired shape, which facilitates and accelerates the assembly of fittings and further work with the pipe.
Resistance to wear
The inner layer of tubes made of high cross-linked polyethylene. It provides almost complete absence of wear, even at high velocity.
Expansivity
Thanks to the aluminum layer of the linear expansion coefficient is 0.025 mm / (IBSC) and, thus, comparable with the coefficient of linear expansion of copper and nearly eight times less than that of plastic pipes.
Lifetime
With an operating pressure of 10 bar (1 bar = 0,1 MPa) and operating temperature to 95 ° C period is not less than 50 years.
Toxicity and hygienic
PEX Pipe meets the stringent emission norms and hygiene and are 100% suitable for transporting drinking water.
Class fire
The multilayer PEX Pipe, consisting of two layers of cross-linked polyethylene and aluminum layer with a butt weld, according to DIN 4102, part 1, belongs to a class B2 (usually flammable constructions).
Electrical
The pipe does not conduct electricity.
Oxygen Barrier
100-percent Oxygen Barrier thanks to the aluminum layer.
Pipes are resistant to various chemical solutions. If you need to use pipes for transporting liquids other than potable water, it is necessary to obtain a preliminary consultation with a specialist firm Everhot.
Saving forms
After bending pipe retains the desired shape, which facilitates and accelerates the assembly of fittings and further work with the pipe.
Resistance to wear
The inner layer of tubes made of high cross-linked polyethylene. It provides almost complete absence of wear, even at high velocity.
Expansivity
Thanks to the aluminum layer of the linear expansion coefficient is 0.025 mm / (IBSC) and, thus, comparable with the coefficient of linear expansion of copper and nearly eight times less than that of plastic pipes.
Lifetime
With an operating pressure of 10 bar (1 bar = 0,1 MPa) and operating temperature to 95 ° C period is not less than 50 years.
Toxicity and hygienic
PEX Pipe meets the stringent emission norms and hygiene and are 100% suitable for transporting drinking water.
Class fire
The multilayer PEX Pipe, consisting of two layers of cross-linked polyethylene and aluminum layer with a butt weld, according to DIN 4102, part 1, belongs to a class B2 (usually flammable constructions).
Electrical
The pipe does not conduct electricity.
Oxygen Barrier
100-percent Oxygen Barrier thanks to the aluminum layer.
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