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aquatherm NZ Directors, Steve Derig and Milton Sands |
Dear Customers
Since ancient times, mankind has been thinking of effective ways of transporting and using "aqua" (latin for water) and "therm" (latin for warmth). Applied technologies have been developed and changed considerably over the ages, but the motivation has remained the same: Hygiene, health and well-being.
aquatherm has participated in this development over the past 38 years (globally) and in some areas has been able to make decisive contributions. An example is the fusiotherm system produced by aquatherm. By constantly adapting its products to the needs of the market and developing the relevant know-how, aquatherm has achieved worldwide success and prestige within the last 38 years; a fact which we are proud of, but at the same time giving us the motivation to continue making constant improvements.
This website will give you a first-hand experience of our products, services and technical knowledge, and as part of our ongoing effort to develop and improve product
knowledge and communication we will bring you a feature article (below) each month showcasing our products in a variety of different commercial and domestic projects. Also check our news section which is updated regularly for industry events and issues.
Combined DHWS Systems CU and PP-RIn Most cases it is inevitable that CU pipes and PP-R pipes are combined within plumbing systems. With the hot water cylinders CU rulings here in New Zealand, PP-R is always in combination to small degree with CU. In general New Zealand, consultants and installers are looking to either materials as a complete system and we rarely see large combined system of both materials. It is important that care must be taken where there is known aggressive water in a region, when combined with high temperature hot water and high flow rates ( velocities ), resulting in chemically active copper ions being pulled out of the CU pipe walls. This is generally restricted to domestic hot water reticulation ring main lines, and can lead to pinhole leaks and pipe failures in the CU. The copper ions also contaminate the water and can, in certain cases ( where there was a large component of installed CU ) damage an inert material like PP-R. In some documented instances internationally, widespread erosion of upstream CU has released dangerous levels of metal ions into the water stream, and caused damage to the PP-R pipes downstream. We are not aware of any issues with this problem internationally in closed low pressure heating systems. To avoid this damage both to the copper and the PP-R, it is important to ensure that when checking off your domestic hot water installation, you cover off the key points. Here are a few tips.
Don't hesitate to ring the aquatherm team regarding any of the above information and cautionary notes, this caution on CU / PP-R applies only to Australia, New Zealand, United States and Canada, due to the common water treatment practices there. This does not affect other regions unless specifically informed by aquatherm GmbH. |
Recent examples of Plant Room Installations CU and PP-R. |
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aquatherm® NZ Limited are thrilled to announce a new innovative fixing system.Insert, lock, done!The BIS RapidRail® offers an unprecedented choice for rail profiles, plus and extensive range of accessories for pipe fixing and rail construction. BIS - Better Installation Systems stands for high-quality system solutions. The underlying principles are: quality, functionality, reliability and trouble free installation. |
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| Insert Turn Slide Lock |
For all light and medium rail applications Accessories pre-assembled 'ready-to-use' |
Quick and easy fixing to the rail Saves up to 40% fixing time! |
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For more information on the products click the links below |
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BIS RapidRail® Fixing Rail BIS Rail End Caps RapidRail® Slide Nut BIS RapidRail® Hammerfix |
| Click on link to view case study http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_8vIQrqXnU&feature=relmfu |