The Plumber’s responsibility to install an efficient and safe water distribution system in the home comes down to this: the right materials, installed in the right place, at the right time.
But what is the “right material?” If a plumbing pipe is installed and water is getting where it should, at the correct temperature and pressure, what more can be done? Knowing the difference between pipe materials, especially what’s going on inside them over time, can make a major difference in how safely you are serving your customers.
Know Your Product
Research shows that some plumbing pipes are far more susceptible to bacterial buildup and contamination than others. For example, the KIWA Water Assessment revealed major differences between PPR and CPVC, in the presence of biofilm and legionella.
Results show that PPR had the greatest potential for biofilm formation.
CPVC was the polymer with the least potential for biofilm formation.
The test showed that CPVC displayed significantly less legionella transmission than PPR, and even less than stainless steel.
Understanding why CPVC outperforms other materials is key to understanding how your installation project serves customers with good clean water.
What Can You Do About It? Installing FlowGuard CPVC
The precise installation process that makes all of this possible, is a fast and relatively simple one, however it is key to ensuring FlowGuard CPVC does the best job possible.
Where to Install FlowGuard CPVC?
FlowGuard CPVC is listed for use in the following occupancies, alongside anywhere clean, safe water is needed:
Install quality, minimising corrosion and bacterial growth, by installing FlowGuard CPVC. Download the Water Safety Guide today to find out more about the long-term benefits of FlowGuard CPVC.
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