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The basic material of the Wefatherm by REDI pipe system is In accordance with its areas of application, the Wefatherm by
polypropylene random-copolymer PP-R. REDI pipe system is designed for continuous temperatures of
This material is characterized by excellent properties such as 0 C to 70 C, short-term peak temperatures of up to 100 C
elasticity, rigidity, tightness, compression strength (table 1, P. 4) and a service life of min. 50 years.
and a special resistance to high temperatures and extraction. More precise details are summarized in tables No. 2 and 3, P.
In addition PP-R possesses high resistance to a large number 5 and 6.
of materials which might pass through the pipe system in liquid
or gaseous form.
This material is particularly suitable for use in drinking water "Creep depending on time" test under
systems. internal compression
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Tables properties
Mechanical and thermal properties
Table 1
Property Typical Value Unit Test Method
0 C 3.5 kJ/m2
-20 C 2 kJ/m2
Coefficient of Linear Thermal
Expansion 1.5 * 10-4 1/K DIN 53752
Coefficient of Thermal
Conductivy 0.24 W/m.K DIN 52612
Specific Heat 2 J/g.K Calorimeter
*Data should not be used for specification work
(da s)
v = p . Sf . N/mm2
20 s
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Data inside the brackets apply by verification at longer testing periods than 1 year at the 110 C-test.
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Table 3
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Table 4
Test temperature Pressure medium Test pressure Stress duration (minimum operating time)
C bar t
h
20 Air on water 65 1
95 Air on water 16 1000
120 Air 8 8760
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Systematic distribution from the housewater connection up to consumer points in the bathroom.
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The Wefatherm by REDI pipe system offers great advantages The Wefatherm by REDI pipe system with its components
as connections are made by polyfusion welding, problemfree, enables transitions to existing systems of other materials to be
flamefree even in the case of renovation work. achieved in a problemfree manner without any compromises.
Thanks to the well designed system, many different types Polypropylene is corrosionfree and resistant to thermal aging.
of system can be realized rapidly and reliably: rising mains, In addition it gives no opportunity for deposits to form. Flow
floor distribution systems, connection of rising mains to floor noises are damped to a large extent.
distribution systems, surface and buried installation, on-wall As result of the low heat conducting capacity of PP-R pipe
mounting, heat distribution systems. systems isolation can be neglected, i.e. PP-R pipes for cold
water conduction do not need any isolation.
The Wefatherm by REDI pipe system with its components The low heat conducting capacity of polypropylene almost
makes possible complete installations from the rising main totally prevents the appearance of condensed water outside
via the connection point to floor distribution systems . . .to be the pipe.
realized up to the consumer points, whether these are buried PP 0,24 W/m.K
or surface mounted, with one material in an environmentally PE 0,35 W/m.K
friendly and reliable manner. Fe 50 W/m.K
Cu 400 W/m.K
Please note:
The legal regulations of the specific countries have to be taken
into consideration.
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The advantages in application of our new developed In cold water application the Wefatherm by REDI pipe system
Wefatherm by REDI Fiber pipe are low longitudinal expansion is suitable. In hot water application the use of the Wefatherm
exposition (significantly less), higher circulation with maximum by REDI Stabi pipe is always advisable which is covered by an
flow capacity, higher pipe stiffness as well as simple treatment aluminium coat resulting in a reduced longitudinal expansion
without additional peeling process. with heat load. Alternatively also the Wefatherm by REDI Fiber
pipe can be inserted now. Spans can be enlarged thus saving
A pipe of the new generation for every application. fastening cramps. Being impermeable to light it avoids the
developement of algae. The socket heat welding process
In drinking water installations from the house connection point requires only shortest processing and cooling times so that
or from the house connection distribution station up to the the system after processing is in very fast working condition.
last consumer point, in heating installations from the boiler Waiting times are minimized.
or water-heating unit up to the individual radiators or heat
exchangers: in both areas each pipe system has precisely the
right components.
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Wefatherm by REDI
system quality
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Wefatherm by REDI
pipe
Pipe SDR 6
Material: PP-R Application:
Pressure stage: SDR 6 - hot and cold water installation
Pipe series: 2,5 - central heating systems
To DIN: 8077/78; DIN EN ISO 15874 - air-conditioning
Delivery form: in lengths of 4 m For maximum operating pressure see table 2/3
Colour: green
Pipe data Diameter Wall thick. Internal diam. Water content Pipe weight
Ref. Dimension LE d mm s mm dl mm l/m kg/m DN
20 x 3,4 mm 100 20 3,4 13,2 0,137 0,161 12
25 x 4,2 mm 100 25 4,2 16,6 0,216 0,250 15
32 x 5,4 mm 40 32 5,4 21,2 0,353 0,410 20
40 x 6,7 mm 40 40 6,7 26,6 0,556 0,635 25
50 x 8,3 mm 20 50 8,3 33,2 0,866 0,995 32
63 x 10,5 mm 20 63 10,5 42,0 1,385 1,570 40
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Fittings
Bridge
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1/2 20 Q7520RH 50 1
3/4 25 Q7525RH 50 1
1 32 Q7532RH 50 1
R09
Bridge 3 pieces
Ref. Pack Note
(inch)
20 QKIT1RH 1/40
25 QKIT2RH 1/30
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Elbow 90
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 32 Q2432RH 120 10
11/4 40 Q2440RH 60 5
11/2 50 Q2450RH 30 5
2 63 Q2463RH 15 1
R30
Elbow 90 female/male
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 32 Q1432RH 100 10
R31
Transition-elbow/female
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 x 1 32 x 1 QG432RH 50 5
R35
Transition-elbow/male
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 x 1 32 x 1 QC432RH 50 5
R32
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Flush-wall-disk/female
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
Elbow 45
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 32 Q2332RH 100 10
11/4 40 Q2340RH 60 5
11/2 50 Q2350RH 40 5
2 63 Q2363RH 20 1
R36
Elbow 45 female/male
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 32 Q1232RH 100 10
R37
3/4 25 Q7425RH 80 10
1 32 Q7432RH 50 5
R39
T-piece
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 32 Q4532RH 80 10
11/4 40 Q4540RH 40 5
11/2 50 Q4550RH 20 5
2 63 Q4563RH 15 1
R40
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T-piece reduced
D Ref. Pack
(inch) (mm)
1 x 1/2 x 1 32 x 20 x 32 Q3232RH 80 10
1 x 3/4 x 1 32 x 25 x 32 Q3132RH 80 10
1 x 1 x 3/4 32 x 32 x 25 Q3632RH 80 10
2 x 3/4 x 2 63 x 25 x 63 Q3463RH 15 1
2 x 1 x 2 63 x 32 x 63 Q3363RH 15 1
2 x 11/4 x 2 63 x 40 x 63 Q3263RH 15 1
2 x 1 1/2 x 2 63 x 50 x 63 Q3163RH 15 1
R49
Transition T-piece/female
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 x 1 32 x 1 QT432RH 50 5
R45
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Socket
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 32 Q6132RH 150 10
11/2 50 Q6150RH 60 5
2 63 Q6163RH 30 1
R50
Reducer
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
2 x 3/4 63 x 25 Q9261RH 50 1
2 x 1 63 x 32 Q9363RH 50 1
2 x 11/4 63 x 40 Q9263RH 50 5
2 x 11/2 63 x 50 Q9163RH 40 1
R51
Repairing pin
Ref. Pack Note
(inch)
7/11 QA400RH 10
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1/2 20 QME20RH 35 1
3/4 25 QME25RH 25 1
1 32 QME32RH 20 1
11/4 40 QME40RH 20 1
11/2 50 QME50RH 15 1
2 63 QME63RH 10 1
R60
Transition-piece female
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 x 1 32 x 1 QF432RH 50 5 B
2 x 2 63 x 2 QF863RH 20 1 B
R55
Transition-piece male
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 x 1 32 x 1 QM432RH 50 5 B
2 x 2 63 x 2 QM863RH 20 1 B
R56
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Fixing template
Ref. Pack Note
(inch)
End-cap
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1 32 Q6632RH 200 10
11/2 50 Q6650RH 50 5
2 63 Q6663RH 40 1
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Brackets
D Ref. Pack Note
(inch) (mm)
1/2 20 QA320RH 10 -
3/4 25 QA325RH 10 -
1 32 QA332RH 10 -
11/4 40 QA340RH 10 -
11/2 50 QA350RH 10 -
2 63 QA363RH 10 -
R85
3/4 15 QRD25RH 40 1
R71
1/2 20 QRA20RH 20 1
R70
1/2 20 QRS20RH 50 1
3/4 25 QRS25RH 25 1
R70
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1/2 20 QR220RH 30 1
3/4 25 QR225RH 30 1
R70
1/2 20 QVB20RH 30 1
3/4 25 QVB25RH 30 1
1 32 QVB32RH 20 1
R70
1/2 20 QVC20RH 50 1
3/4 25 QVC25RH 50 1
1 32 QVC32RH 30 1
R70
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Tools
Welding device
QA100RH 1
R90
63 QA110RH 1
R92
16 QA216RH 1 Type A
20 QA220RH 1 Type A
25 QA225RH 1 Type A
32 QA232RH 1 Type A
40 QA240RH 1 Type A
50 QA250RH 1 Type A
63 QA263RH 1 Type A
R95
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QA140RH 1
40160 K0084PE 1
Pipe shears
Ref. Pack Note
(mm)
32 QA150RH 1
Pipe shears
Ref. Pack Note
(mm)
40 63 QA160RH 1
7 QA190RH 1
11 QA192RH 1
R94
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Welding and
processing techniques
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2. Cut the pipe at right angles to the axis of the pipe (Use only
Wefatherm by REDI pipe cutters or other suitable pipecutting
wrenches!)
5. Align the position of the fitting with the aid of the auxiliary The pipe is cut.
7. Insert the end of the pipe into the heating sleeve up to the
marked welding depth without turning it and at the same
time slide the fitting without turning it on to the heating
mandrel up to the stop. Observe the heatingup time given in
The welding depth is marked with a gauge
table 5 on P. 49 without fail! and suitable marker
IMPORTANT: Timing for the heating-up time should not be
commenced until the welding depth on the heating sleeve
or the stop on the heating mandrel have been reached!
8. At the end of the heating-up time, draw the pipe rapidly from
the sleeve and the fitting rapidly from the mandrel and push
them together immediately up to the point at which the mark
indicates the welding depth, being covered by the bead that
will have formed. During this process do not rotate pipe and
fitting relative to one another.
IMPORTANT: In order to prevent the internal diameter of the
Pipe and fitting are heated up
pipe being reduced or in an extreme case to prevent the
(device 260C 10C).
pipe being closed, do not insert the pipe too far into the
fitting!
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The Wefatherm by REDI welding machine for heated-sleeve 3) and secure with locking screw (No. 4). Insert Wefatherm
welding of PP-R pipes and fittings with diameters in the by REDI pipe, Wefatherm by REDI Stabi pipe or Wefatherm
range 20 - 125 mm. The axial movements are brought about by REDI Fiber pipe, the end of which has been cut at right
by a transport wheel and a toothed rod. V-shaped fixtures of angles, into the fitting in such a way that its face is in contact
hardened steel are provided as clamping tools for holding the with the fitting. Clamp firmly with clamping tools (No. 7).
workpieces. These permit the workpieces to be clamped in a 4. Set diameter stop (No. 1) to the diameter to be processed.
manner independently of their external diameter. Two V-shaped 5. Check welding reflector temperature and adjust if
clamps are provided on the pipe side and a single one with necessary.
insert stop on the fitting side. The two tool carriages can be 6. Swing in welding reflector (No. 5).
aligned axially. The insertion depth for welding is limited by a 7. Slide in both parts to be welded at the same time up into
stop. The electronically controlled welding reflector, which can the heating tools (No.6) up to the stops and hold in this
be swung into the machine, holds the heating tools which are position for the heating-up time (for heating- up times see
provided with an anti-stick coating. A steel case is provided for table 5, P. 49).
keeping the machine and accessories in. 8. After the heating-up time has expired, move the carriages
rapidly back and swing out mirror (No.5). Then move up
pipe and press it into the fitting up to the stop and lock it in
Operating instructions for the Wefatherm by this position.
REDI welding machine 9. Remove the welded parts from the machine and align if
necessary but do not rotate them relative to one another!
Part A: Setting up the welding machine After the cooling-down time has expired, the welded parts
1. Remove the machine and accessories from the metal case can be immediately subjected to the full permissible
and place the machine on a suitable non-slip base; clamp pressure.
it if necessary. IMPORTANT: For the heating-up, processing and cooling-
2. Slide welding reflector (No. 5) into guide. down times see table 9, P. 49.
3. Fold welding reflector (No. 5) between the clamping tools 10. The next welding operation can now be commenced as
(No. 7) and adjust if necessary. previously described.
Part B: Aligning the welding machine Part D: Care and maintenance
1. Select a heating mandrel (No. 6) and a heating sleeve (No. 1. The heating element is operated with 220 V/50 Hz.
6) in accordance with the dimensions of the pipe and fitting 2. The guide shafts, toothed rods and trapezoidal spindles
and fit them on the tongue (heating mandrel on the right, must be kept free of dirt.
heating sleeve on the left). 3. Clean the heating sleeves/tools before commencing welding
2. Unscrew the clamping tools (No. 7) in accordance with the with fibre-free paper and alcohol.
diameter of the pipe and fitting. 4. Use only original spare parts when carrying out repairs.
3. Clean tools, pipe and fitting with fibre-free, undyed paper 5. Cover the machine when not using it.
and alcohol on the inside and outside.
4. Heat up the welding reflector and set the welding
temperature (260C), observing manufacturers instructions.
The processing temperature has been reached and the
device is ready for use when the control lamp goes out.
Part C: Welding
1. Press fitting into clamping tool (No. 7) up to the stop (No.
9) and clamp firmly.
2. Push the button (No. 3).
3. Move the carriage with handwheel (No. 2) up to stop (No.
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Installation
Types of laying
All components of the Wefatherm by REDI pipe system outlet points in a shaft. The longitudinal expansion is the same
are fundamentally suitable for use in sanitary and heating as in any other position or installation. So please take care
applications and are thus also suitable for the different of the expansion. Lengths of pipes between clamps should
methods of installation employed in these areas. As a result of not exceed 3 m. Care should be taken that holes in walls
this the planner or the craftsmens firm carrying out the work are sufficiently large to give the pipe adequate freedom of
can decide how to carry out an installation, i.e. in shafts, with movement and in order to provide space for insulation material
pipes buried in plaster or on the surface of plaster or also laying if necessary
direct in concrete or floor topping. In the following sections
the different ways of carrying out installations in an optimum Exposed/surface laying
manner, of observing the insulation regulations and of solving
problems resulting from thermal longitudinal expansion are Fundamentally it will always be possible to lay a Wefatherm
dealt with. You can obtain information on how to deal with this by REDI pipe network in an open and visible manner. Since
problem from the tables and examples given in the chapter on with exposed or surface laying the pipe system will always be
longitudinal expansion. The section on mounting techniques visible, high requirements will be placed here on the optical
indicate the ways of carrying out installation in such a way that aspects in general. As a result of its high dimensional stability
the particular design requirements can be met. In addition we and reduced longitudinal expansion, Wefatherm by REDI Stabi
treat insulation, pressure testing and testing of systems. pipework is specially suitable for systems laid in an exposed
manner. Since the coefficient of longitudinal expansion of the
Buried laying Stabi pipes is a = 0,030 mm/mK and Fiber pipe a = 0,035
mm/mK, longitudinal expansion compensation measures are
Longitudinal expansion does not necessarily have to be taken not necessary except with very long, free lengths of pipe.
into account even with buried laying. If a system has to be Wefatherm by REDI standard pipe has an expansion coefficient
insulated in accordance with the relevant regulations, the of a = 0,15 mm/mK and - for exposed laying - its use should be
insulation will absorb the longitudinal expansion arising without restricted to cold-water applications since here no longitudinal
any problem. In other words the laying space only needs to expansion problems will arise. Optically acceptable pipework
be executed in accordance with the thickness of insulation. can be achieved subject to observation of the permissible
Problems resulting from longitudinal expansion generally do effective spans (see tables 10a-10d, P. 67).
not arise. Pipes, which do not have to be insulated, can be laid
in floor topping or concrete or buried beneath plaster when Longitudinal expansion
clamped appropriately without measures having to be taken to
compensate for longitudinal expansion. In this way longitudinal Wefatherm by REDI pipe systems extend when subjected to
expansion arising from heat will be uncritical since it will be heat in accordance with their different material characteristics.
absorbed by the material. The longitudinal expansions of the Wefatherm by REDI Stabi
pipe or Wefatherm by REDI Fiber pipes are considerably
Outlets in shafts much less than that of the 100 % plastic pipe. The method of
calculating the longitudinal expansion theoretically is given in
an example. For practical use we have shown the longitudinal
expansion to be expected with the three different materials in
tables. From these the longitudinal expansion to be expected
for a particular free length of pipe can be read off. Of decisive
importance for the determination of the longitudinal expansion
is the difference between the temperature at which the pipework
is installed and the maximum operating temperature to be
As a rule installation for outlets in shafts can be carried out in expected (see tables 7-9, P. 61 and 62). After the longitudinal
a variety of different ways. In addition to lines for the supplying expansion to be expected has been determined, a decision
of individual floors, there can be lines to a tank at the top of a can be taken on which if any of the possible different measures
building. As a result of these tasks, there will be a number of should be taken to compensate for it.
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The free pipe length is the length of pipe between two points at
which the pipe is secured or clamped in a fixed manner.
Longitudinal expansion
Type of loading Longitudinal expansion Comments
compensation yes/no
Laying in shafts - Rising mains no Free length less than 3 m
Buried laying in plaster no Expansion is absorbed by the insulation
Laying in floor topping
Laying in concrete
Exposed laying yes Take expansion compensation measure alternative use
Wefatherm by REDI Stabi pipe/Fiber pipe.
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Longitudinal expansion in mm
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Bending legs
The minimum length LS of the bending leg can be calculated with the following formula:
Where: L S = length of the bending leg in mm
LS = K x d x I d = external diameter WEFATHERM pipe in mm
I = longitudinal expansion in mm
K = constant for the material, for WEFATHERM pipes = 15
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Expansion bow
Given values and values to be calculated Given values and values to be calculated
Amin = 2 x D I + SA
Amin = 270 mm
The width of the expansion Amin should be at least 270mm. In accordance with the above stated starting values, the length
of the bending leg is 520 mm.
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By prestressing of a bending leg the length of the leg might be Axial movement of a pipe produced by longitudinal expansion
shortened with narrow space. should not be influenced by loose or sliding point mountings.
When exactly planned and carried out preload assemblies The clamps should have suitable inserts (e.g. rubber) to
offer an optically perfect image as expansion movement is not prevent the pipe surface from being damaged and allow
visible. movement. Fittings must be at a sufficient distance from sliding
The calculated D l is negatively prestressed when being point clamps since otherwise these will then act as fixed points.
installed. After initial operation of pipe system a correct 90
angle will arise.
Fixpoint FP
FP
FP pipe clamp
GB = clamp permitting
= axial movement
Fixed points
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Guideline values for minimum thicknesses of insulation for insulating drinking water systems (cold)
Insulating layer thickness at
Mounting situation
l = 0,040 W (m K)
Pipework laid exposed in unheated, room (e.g. basement) 4 mm
Pipework laid exposed in heated room 9 mm
Pipework laid in channel with additional heated pipe lines 4 mm
Pipework laid in channel next to heated pipe lines 13 mm
Pipework laid in masony slit Rising main 4 mm
Pipework laid in wall recess next to heated pipe lines 13 mm
In spite of the high level of insulation it provides itself, pipework With 25 C and 60 % moisture and 10 C water temperature
of Wefatherm by REDI must be insulated to prevent noise the pipe begins to sweat.
and heat lost. This can be derived from the Drinking Water For southern regions is important that these temperatures
System Order in accordance with DIN 1988 Part 2. For more are sometimes exceeded, but the water temperature is often
Information pls. contact our technical support. higher than 10 C.
With all rooms not according to standard cellar, it has to
Condensation point be determined from case to case, whether maximum room
temperature may be 15 C higher than the water temperature.
The normal case is a cellar submerged to two thirds of the For SDR 11 pipes the permissible temperature difference is
wall height in the earth, that has no continuously opened at 11 C.
doors and windows.
Such a normal case stays even in summer after strong rain Result: Cold water systems consisting of SDR 6 pipe
below a room temperature of 25 C and 60 % moisture. normally do not have to be insulated against condensation
water.
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Pressure test
Flushing out of pipework systems
After a drinking water system has been installed but before it
is commissioned, it must be tested for tightness whereby this The sense and purpose of flushing out pipework systems:
should be done while the system is still visible. Polypropylene Ensuring the quality of drinking water, avoi- dance of corrosion
expands under the influence of heat and pressure. For this damage, avoidance of damage to fittings and equipment,
reason it is necessary that the test medium (as a rule water) and cleaning of the inner surface of the pipes. Regardless of the
the pipework material are at the same temperature. Attention material of the pipes, all pipework systems carrying drinking
should therefore be paid to the fact that the test medium has a water are to be flushed out. Suitable process are: 1. Flushing
temperature that is as constant as possible. The pressure test out with water 2. Flushing out with a mixture of air and water
is divided into three parts, namely the initial, the main and the Flushing out process 1, namely flushing out with water, is
final test. sufficient in the case of drinking water systems which are
composed exclusively of Wefatherm by REDI pipes and fittings.
Initial test The appropriate flushing out process should be selected on
the basis of the experience of the installing firm and of the
The highest possible operating pressure is increased by client.
a factor of 1.5. This test pressure must be restored twice at
intervals of in each case 10 minutes within a period of 30 Transport and storage
minutes. After the pressure has been restored again a second
time, the test pressure may not fall by more than 0.6 bar within Thanks to the excellent properties of the material from which
the next 30 minutes. In addition no leakage may occur. Wefatherm by REDI pipe systems are manufactured, the pipes
and fittings can fundamentally be stored at all temperatures
Main test without any problems. The storage place should, however, be
selected in accordance with the following conditions:
The main test commences immediately after the completion 1. The pipes should be supported along their full length.
of the initial test and lasts two hours. During this period the 2. Bending of the pipes is to be avoided.
pressure may not fall by more than 0.2 bar relative to the 3. The material becomes sensitive to impact at low temperatures
pressure at the end of the initial test. and in particular at temperatures below zero C. For this
reason knocks and similar impacts are to be avoided under
Final test these conditions.
4. High-polymer materials are sensitive to UV radiation. For
Test pressures of 10 bar and 1 bar are applied alternately this reason Wefatherm by REDI material should also be
at intervals of at least 5 minutes. After each application of protected against the effects of UV radiation.
pressure, the pipe network is to be depressurized. Leakage
may not occur at any point in the network being tested.
Measuring devices
Test memorandum
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Name of project:
Contractor/responsible expert
represented by:
Permissible operating pressure totals Pperm = 10 bar/ _____ bar (if greater) Minimum duration for testing is 30min.
Minimum pr essure for testing is 11bar.
Water temperature w =
Te mperature differences of more than
Ambient temperature u = 10K might cause pressure changes.
= u- w = K A waiting time of minimum 30min has to
be respected.
The WEFATHERM installation system was integrated in the above-mentioned construction project.
WEFATHERM green
Pressure test/Date:
Pressure test/End :
Place/Date: Place/Date:
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In order to select the pipe diameters correctly, the following A considerable amount of data is required in order to calculate
must be determined: the correct diameters for a pipe network.
1. Number and size of the removal points connected The following data is needed:
2. Peak flow at each removal point - Geodetic height difference
3. Flow speeds - Minimum supply overpressure and/or pressure on the output
4. Pressure losses side of a pressure reducing or pressure increasing device
- Pressure losses at items of equipment such as water gauges,
Flow speeds filters, water treatment units etc.
- Minimum flow pressures of the removal point fittings employed
Flow speeds must be selected in such a way that - Pipe friction pressure gradient of the pipe material employed
flow noise and water hammer are avoided as far - Coefficients of resistance of the fittings and connection
as possible. When the pipe diameters are selected units employed
correctly, the flow speeds given in table 11 will not
be exceeded. Planning aids
Table 11
Tables providing the relevant information (pipe friction
max. computed flow speed
resistances, loss coefficients for fittings and connection units
Pipework section at flow duration of
etc.) for its products are available on request.
15 min. m/s > 15 min. m/s
Connection lines 2 2
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Computed flow speed Pressure loss Z Computed flow speed Pressure loss Z
v m/s for = 1 mbar v m/s for = 1 mbar
0,1 0,1 2,6 33,8
0,2 0,2 2,7 36,5
0,3 0,5 2,8 39,2
0,4 0,8 2,9 42,1
0,5 1,3 3,0 45
0,6 1,8 3,1 48
The total pressure loss of the line is the sum of the pressure losses from the pipe friction and the individual
resistances. p = (IR+)
Please see the table above for the guidekine values for the individual resistances.
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5,20 R 29289,97 9394,50 2879,81 821,75 258,99 82,10 26,10 10,99 4,47 1,66 0,89
v 58,93 38,00 24,03 14,73 9,36 5,93 3,75 2,65 1,84 1,23 0,95
5,40 R 31564,07 10120,88 3101,18 884,39 278,54 88,23 28,03 11,79 4,80 1,78 0,96
v 61,19 39,46 24,95 15,30 9,72 6,16 3,90 2,75 1,91 1,28 0,99
5,60 R 33923,04 10874,23 3330,70 949,32 298,81 94,58 30,02 12,62 5,13 1,91 1,02
v 63,46 40,92 25,88 15,86 10,08 6,39 4,04 2,85 1,98 1,32 1,03
5,80 R 36366,89 11654,56 3568,38 1016,53 319,77 101,15 32,08 13,48 5,48 2,04 1,09
v 65,72 42,38 26,80 16,43 10,44 6,62 4,19 2,95 2,05 1,37 1,06
6,00 R 38895,61 12461,86 3814,22 1086,03 341,43 107,93 34,21 14,37 5,83 2,17 1,16
v 67,99 43,84 27,72 17,00 10,80 6,85 4,33 3,06 2,12 1,42 1,10
6,20 R 41509,20 13296,13 4068,21 1157,80 363,80 114,93 36,40 15,28 6,20 2,30 1,23
v 70,26 45,31 28,65 17,56 11,16 7,08 4,48 3,16 2,19 1,47 1,13
6,40 R 44207,65 14157,37 4330,36 1231,85 386,86 122,14 38,66 16,22 6,58 2,44 1,31
v 72,52 46,77 29,57 18,13 11,52 7,30 4,62 3,26 2,26 1,51 1,17
6,60 R 46990,97 15045,58 4600,66 1308,19 410,63 129,57 40,98 17,19 6,97 2,59 1,38
v 74,79 48,23 30,50 18,70 11,88 7,53 4,76 3,36 2,33 1,56 1,21
6,80 R 49859,14 15960,75 4879,12 1386,80 435,10 137,21 43,37 18,18 7,37 2,73 1,46
v 77,06 49,69 31,42 19,26 12,24 7,76 4,91 3,46 2,41 1,61 1,24
7,00 R 52812,18 16902,88 5165,73 1467,70 460,27 145,07 45,83 19,20 7,78 2,88 1,54
v 79,32 51,15 32,34 19,83 12,60 7,99 5,05 3,57 2,48 1,65 1,28
7,50 R 60566,00 19376,18 5917,91 1679,90 526,26 165,66 52,26 21,87 8,85 3,28 1,75
v 84,99 54,81 34,65 21,25 13,50 8,56 5,41 3,82 2,65 1,77 1,37
8,00 R 68850,13 22017,98 6721,04 1906,35 596,62 187,59 59,10 24,71 9,99 3,69 1,97
v 90,65 58,46 36,96 22,66 14,40 9,13 5,77 4,07 2,83 1,89 1,46
9,00 R 87009,21 27807,02 8480,10 2401,94 750,46 235,48 74,02 30,89 12,46 4,60 2,45
v 101,99 65,77 41,58 25,50 16,20 10,27 6,50 4,58 3,18 2,13 1,65
10,00 R 10442,86 2954,47 921,79 288,73 90,57 37,73 15,19 5,60 2,98
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Introduction
The table in this document summarises the data given in a pronounced to an equal extent.
number of polypropylene chemical resistance tables at NS = Not satisfactory
present in use in various countries, derived from both practical The chemical resistance of polypropylene exposed to the
experience and test results. action of a fluid is classified as not satisfactory when the
Source: ISO/TR 10358. results of tests are acknowledged to be not satisfactory by
The table contains an evaluation of the chemical resistance to a the majority of the countries participating in the evaluation.
number of fluids judged to be either aggressive or not towards Also classified as not satisfactory are materials for which
polypropylene. This evaluation is based on values obtained judgements L and NS are pronounced to an equal extent.
by immersion of polypropylene test specimens in the fluid Sat.sol Satured aqueous solution, prepared at 20 C Sol
concerned at 20, 60 and 100 C and atmospheric pressure, Aqueous solution at a concentration higher than 10%, but not
followed in certain cases by the determination of tensile saturated
characteristics. A subsequent classification will be established Dil.sol Dilute aqueous solution at a concentration equal to
with respect to a restricted number of fluids deemed to be or lower than 10% http://www.blueopal.in/images/table_3_
technically or commercially more important, using equipment cChemical_resistanc.gif
which permits testing under pressure and the determination of Work.sol Aqueous solution having the usual concentration for
the coefficient of chemical resistance for each fluid. These industrial use
tests will thus furnish more complete indications on the use of
polypropylene pipes for the transport of stated fluids, including Solution concentrations reported in the text are expressed as
their use under pressure. a percentage by mass. The aqueous solutions of sparingly
soluble chemicals are considered, as far as chemical action
Scope and filed application towards polypropylene is concerned, as saturated solutions.
This document establishes a provisional classification of the In general, common chemical names are used in this document.
chemical resistance of polypropylene with respect to about The table is made as a first guideline for user of polypropylene.
180 fluids. If a chemical compound is not to be found or if there is an
It is intended to provide general guidelines on the possible uncertainty on the chemical resistance in an application,
utilization of polypropylene piping for the conveyance of fluids: please contact for advise and proposal on testing.
- at temperatures up to 20, 60 and 100 C
- in the absence of internal pressure and external mechanical
stress (for example flexural stresses, stresses due to thrust,
rolling loads etc.)
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Chemical resistance of polypropylene, not subjected to mechanical stress, to various fluids at 20 and 60 C
Conc. Temp. C Conc. Temp. C Conc. Temp. C
PRODUCT PRODUCT PRODUCT
% 20C 60C % 20C 60C % 20C 60C
Acetic Acid 60 S L Crotonic Aldehyde 100 NS NS Phenol SOL. SAT. S S
Ammonia (gas) 100 S S Ethyl Acetate 100 NS NS Potassium Ferricyanide SOL. SAT. S S
Ammonia (solution) SOL. DIL. S L Ethyl Benzene 100 NS NS Potassium Hydroxide SOL. S S
Ammonium Chloride SOL. SAT. S S Ethyl Ether 100 S - Potassium Nitrate SOL. SAT. S L
Ammonium Nitrate SOL. SAT. S S Fluorine 100 NS NS Potassium Persulfate SOL. SAT. S L
Ammonium Sulphate SOL. SAT. S S Formaldehyde SOL. DIL. S S Propane (gas liquid) 100 S -
Aniline SOL. SAT. S L Glucose SOL. SAT. S L Silver Nitrate SOL. SAT. S L
Arsenic Acid SOL. DIL. S - Golden Syrup SOL. S L Sodium Chlorate SOL. SAT. S S
Borax SOL. SAT. S L Hydrogen Dioxide 30 S L Sodium Hypochlorite 100 (13% Cl.) S L
Boric Acid SOL. DIL. S L Hydrogen Sulphide 100 S S Sodium Silicate SOL. S S
Butyl Acetate 100 NS NS Magnesium Sulphide SOL. SAT. S S Sulphuric Acid 40~90 L L
Carbon Sulphide 100 S - Nickel Sulphide SOL. SAT. S S Tin Chloride SOL. SAT. S S
Copper Chloride SOL. SAT. S S Oxalic Acid SOL. SAT. L L Vinyl Acetate 100 NS NS
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