Hygienic purity PP-R Stainless
Steel Copper Steel PEX CPVC
Zero impact on taste  m m - m m
Zero impact on smell  m m - m m
Opaque, microorganism free     m m
No leaching into water   m -  m
No leaching through pipe wall m    - m
Longevity and performance
Resistant to abrasion and corrosion   m -  
Resistant to chemical breakdown   m -  -
Resistant to fitting leaks and failures  m m m - -
Strong structural integrity     - -
Resistant to scaling and electrolysis  m - -  
Tolerant to freezing  - - -  -
Engineered for 50 year life cycle  - - - - -
Low production impact
Does not require extraction  - - -  -
Does not require steel or copper mills  - - - m 
Does not require chlorine      -
Toxin-free material
No lead  m - m m -
No copper   -  m 
No iron  -  -  
No PVC      -
No dioxins      -
No BPA     m m
No VOCs  m m m  -
Minimum foreign materials
No toxic glues or solders   m   -
No gaskets  m m m m m
No corrosion inhibitors for pipe  m m -  
Environmental responsibility
Recyclable     - -
No hazardous waste      -
Safe combustion by-products      -
 Excellent
m Sometimes
- Not Recommended
Aquatherm Environmental
Benefits at a Glance
PIPE MATERIAL
PP-R
Stainless
Steel
Copper
Steel
PEX
CPVC
Impact resistant
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Chemically resistant*
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Abrasion resistant
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Scale resistant
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No toxic metals or plastics
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Corrosion resistant
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Non-toxic
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Non-toxic combustion products
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Resists chemical leaching into water
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50-year system rating
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Controlled thermal expansion
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Recyclable
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Opaque to block algae and bacteria
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Self insulating
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Quiet
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Does not easily sweat
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Stable competitive pricing
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Environmentally friendly system
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Potential LEED Innovation Credits
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CONNECTIONS AND FITTINGS
Fusion
Weld
Gasket**
Solder
Gasket**
Weld
Gasket**
Crimp/
Compression
Glue
Leak-proof connections
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m
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m
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No foreign materials
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m
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m
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Joints stronger than pipe
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m
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Saddle or other low cost branches
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Low Cost Connections
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Non-toxic connections
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m
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No open flames
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Connections usable in < 1 hour
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Full Range 1/2” to 12”
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Aquatherm’s Polypropylene (PP-R) Piping System
with Fusion Connections
 Check out the Performance Benefits 
 Excellent
m Sometimes
- Not Recommended
30 years experience in over 70 countries
and backed by a 10 year warranty covering
material, labor and incidental damages
* Please provide details of intended application including chemical(s),
concentrations, pressures and temperatures, to verify compatibility
** Includes pressed and grooved fittings
aquatherm Inc • 1041 S. Orem Blvd, Orem, UT 84058 • 801-805-6657
aquatherm CA, Inc • Box 2624 Cardston, AB T0K 0K0 • 403-653-4440
www.aquathermpipe.com