aquatherm News - October 2016

aquatherm PP-R piping systems receive Environmental Product Declaration

10 Oct 2016
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aquatherm is proud to announce that their polypropylene (PP-R) piping systems now carry a product-specified type III Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). This EPD is the highest environmental certification plumbing products can receive and is what architects and specifiers should be looking for when specifying for ‘green’ projects. Independently verified by NSF Sustainability, aquatherm’s product-specified type Read More…

aquatherm pressure testing green, lilac and blue

05 Oct 2016
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aquatherm would like to remind installers of the importance of completing and submitting the required Pressure Test after completing an installation. aquatherm uses the test information to verify proper processes for warranty purposes. Heat fusion is essentially an all or nothing joining process. An improper fusion will hold very little pressure and will fail almost Read More…

aquatherm flexi sliding sleeve expanding best practices

05 Oct 2016
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aquatherm flexi system is a new class of polyethylene raised temperature type 2, a recyclable side chain thermo plastic for in wall installations in houses apartments etc. Flexi utilises compression sleeve connections, recognised as a permanent joint using DR fittings and compression sleeves to complete seamless jointing and also to aquatherm green larger dimensions. Care must Read More…

New aquatherm SDR 9 PP-RP MF green pipe

05 Oct 2016
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aquatherm is proud to announce the launch of their SDR 9 PP-RP MF pipe, an aquatherm green product for domestic hot water systems. SDR 9 PP-RP MF has a 14 per cent larger internal bore than aquatherm’s standard SDR 7.4 MF pipes, and is 16 per cent lighter in weight. The pipe is made from Read More…

aquatherm supports NZ Plumbing Conference

04 Oct 2016
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aquatherm was proud to support the 2016 New Zealand Plumbing Conference. The event was held in Rotorua last month and we had a stand at the exhibition and sponsored a high profile speaker. At aquatherm we are passionate about helping our colleagues in the plumbing industry to achieve their business goals, so we brought Cecilia Read More…

Christchurch Arts Centre

03 Oct 2016
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The Christchurch Art Centre refurbishment is also an aquatherm project. The building dates back to the 1870s and was the former Canterbury University until they moved in 1975. College Hall, now known as the Great Hall and designed by Benjamin Mountford in 1882, has now been totally refurbished after the February 2011 earthquake to its former Read More…

Powell Fenwick House

03 Oct 2016
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This ex WINZ building in Christchurch has been completely renovated through all levels to make it a modern five storey building with all the integrated technology you could ask for, for consultants Powell Fenwick, a Christchurch engineering consultancy that provides a complete range of engineering services with a major focus on environmentally sustainable design. The building has Read More…

141 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch

02 Oct 2016
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A new six-storey office building overlooking the Avon River in Christchurch, designed by well known architects JASMAX, is another great example of cutting edge design, engineering and seismic technology. A Southbase construction project and mechanical services by David Browne Contractors.  The mechanical services are highly complex and involved with cooling and heating by way of chilled beams Read More…

Hawkes Bay DHB Mental Health Building

02 Oct 2016
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This superb plumbing install is being carried out by long time aquatherm installer Panton Plumbing from Hastings. The Plumber tasked with this accuracy critical install is Rex Lange, a very experienced installer of aquatherm products. aquatherm green pipe is now being stocked at Panton Plumbing’s preferred merchant MICO Hastings, under the watchful eye of Graeme Warren. Read More…

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