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Durapipe SuperFLO has been specified for a new air conditioning system at Audi's showroom in Manchester. The pipework system, which distributes chilled water as part of the showroom's air conditioning system, consists of 15m of 90mm Durapipe SuperFLO.

Durapipe has been called upon to keep record numbers of visitors cool, when the British Museum houses an exhibition of the Terracotta Army. This increase in visitor numbers necessitated an upgrade of the current air conditioning system and the installers specified 110m of Durapipe SuperFlo. Ashley Pusey, project manager, said: 'Unlike steel piping, Durapipe SuperFlo is light and so is easier to lift and control on site. Part of the pipework in this project involves a vertical run, which needed scaffolding to install it. The lightweight system made the installation faster, easier and safer.'

Pipes and fittings from Durapipe UK are being installed in Manchester's City Lofts Salford Quays development. Wefatherm pipework in sizes ramnging from 32mm to 160mm was chosen for the boosted cold water distribution system, which provides drinking water to all the apartments in both buildings in the development. The plastic pipework system runs from a cold water supply tank located in the basement of the tallest building and was specified for a number of benefits including fast and efficient installation.

An integrated system of pipes, fittings and valves designed for the building services market to meet the needs of chilled and boosted cold water applications has been unveiled by XDurapipe UK. Called Durapipe SuperFLO, it is claimed to be a robust material which remains ductile down to minus 40?C One-sixth the weight of steel, the product is easy to handle on site and, coupled with a simple solvent welding technique, it is said to offer significant labour time savings during installation. A White Solvent Cement has been introduced in order to give an indication that a proper joint has been made between pipe and fitting. Alignment markings on the pipe and fittings help ensure perfect location of fittings is achieved.

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An integrated system of pipes, fittings and valves designed for the building services market to meet the needs of chilled and boosted cold water applications has been unveiled by XDurapipe UK. Called Durapipe SuperFLO, it is claimed to be a robust material which remains ductile down to minus 40?C One-sixth the weight of steel, the product is easy to handle on site and, coupled with a simple solvent welding technique, it is said to offer significant labour time savings during installation. A White Solvent Cement has been introduced in order to give an indication that a proper joint has been made between pipe and fitting. Alignment markings on the pipe and fittings help ensure perfect location of fittings is achieved.

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The pipework specified for John Lewis' chilled water system at its flagship store on Oxford Street, London has been supplied by Durapipe UK. The SuperFLO pipework was chosen because of its lightweight properties and simple jointing technique. Installed in the plant room and on the roof of the store it was important the pipework was easy to carry throughout the building.

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The pipework specified for John Lewis' chilled water system at its flagship store on Oxford Street, London has been supplied by Durapipe UK. The SuperFLO pipework was chosen because of its lightweight properties and simple jointing technique. Installed in the plant room and on the roof of the store it was important the pipework was easy to carry throughout the building.

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Manufacturer of high performance thermoplastic pipework systems, Durapipe, has recently revamped its website in a bid to ensure that visitors can make greater use of the online resource. The site has received a new 'modern' design and is populated with new contents. As well as information on the full product range of the company, visitors can also access downloadable technical brochures giving extensive specification data. There will also be the latest company news and case studies.

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Pipework and fittings from Durapipe have been installed within the construction of Grace Academy in Solihull. The institution is a new business and enterprise secondary school for pupils aged 11-18. The Friatherm pipework system for hot and cold water, as well as the Vulcathene chemical drainage system, ABS pipework, fittings and tooling equipment, were used throughout. Installed in science laboratories, the Vulcathene system provides a chemical resistant plumbing system with injection moulded fittings. In order to recycle rainwater, Durapipe ABS pipework and fittings up to 63mm were installed to avoid contamination between rainwater recovery and potable supply.

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Several new pipes, valves and fittings have been added to the Wefatherm PP-R range from Durapipe. The new products include a range of tools, valves and accessory fittings, along with extended pipework systems up to 160mm. A 25mm pipework in a coiled format has also been introduced, for use where space is an issue during transportation. It provides corrosion free and low heat conducting capacities, thermal aging resistance and resistance to deposit build up.

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Specified for an apartment complex as part of a combined residential and retail project in Clapham, London, are fittings and pipework from Durapipe. Both the Wefatherm and Friaphon pipework systems were installed. To meet the needs of the boosted cold water supply throughout the building, Wefatherm in 25-125mm was specified, providing a lightweight system with thermo-plastic properties and a socket fusion jointing method. Installed in 110mm, Friaphon is a built-in sound attenuation drainage system, manufactured by dual forming two materials of different density in order to provide sound insulation and airborne sound reduction properties.

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A range of pipes and fittings from Durapipe have been installed at the Beetham Tower in Manchester. The company's ABS pressure pipework, along with Friaphon and Akatherm drainage systems, were specified as part of the ?150 million mixed use development. Specified for all drainage requirements across 43 floors of the Hilton hotel, the Friaphon system incorporates sound insulation, which minimises the noise emitted by sanitary installations within the development. Meeting the needs of the chilled water system throughout the bedrooms, Durapipe ABS pipework was specified in sizes up to 250mm. Akatherm from 110mm to 200mm was installed for soil waste and rainwater roof drainage.

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Pipework from Durapipe's ABS range has been installed at the HBOS office building in Bristol's Harbourside regeneration project. A selection of 200mm and 315mm pipes were specified as part of an environmental initiative to bring in water from the harbour for cooling purposes. The pipework offers high impact strength, zero toxicity, toughness and a wide temperature range.

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With increases in copper prices and the growth of Private Finance Initiative healthcare developments, Friatherm high performance plastic pipework by Durapipe is increasingly being specified. The labour costs associated with the product are less than copper due to its lightweight properties allowing for quick jointing, reducing installation time on-site.

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At a swimming pool complex in New Zealand, Durapipe ABS pipework from 1/2 inch through to eight inch, combined with 250mm and 315mm, was installed for all pool water feed and return lines for the variety of pools across the centre. The ?5 million development project had hygiene and safety requirements at the forefront when specifying pipework. A product was required that could keep the water clean as it is transported to each of the pools, to ensure safe swimming water for visitors to the complex. The company worked with its New Zealand distributor, Asmuss Plastic Systems, to offer the pool contractor, Walter J Pratt, several benefits. Pipework supply was a major requirement for the contractor, who requested delivery of the pipework as and when it was needed throughout the project. By providing this service, the company and the distributor offered the contractor a more cost effective solution, as it minimised wastage, as well as the benefit of reacting quickly to problems on site.

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Durapipe A range of pipes and fittings from Durapipe have been specified for the Bellway City Gate apartment complex in Castlefield, Manchester. Wefatherm pipework has been installed in sizes ranging from 25mm to 125mm, complete with valves and fittings, to meet the requirements of the cold water supply. Its socket fusion jointing method resulted in reduced labour time and costs. Performace properties include low heat conducting capacities and corrosion resistance.

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Several new pipes, valves and fittings have been added to the Wefatherm PP-R range from Durapipe. The new products include a range of tools, valves and accessory fittings, along with extended pipework systems up to 160mm. A 25mm pipework in a coiled format has also been introduced, for use where space is an issue during transportation. It provides corrosion free and low heat conducting capacities, thermal aging resistance and resistance to deposit build up.

This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Durapipe directly for further details.

Several new pipes, valves and fittings have been added to the Wefatherm PP-R range from Durapipe. The new products include a range of tools, valves and accessory fittings, along with extended pipework systems up to 160mm. A 25mm pipework in a coiled format has also been introduced, for use where space is an issue during transportation. It provides corrosion free and low heat conducting capacities, thermal aging resistance and resistance to deposit build up.

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Pipeworks and fittings from Durapipe have been installed in an apartment development as part of a restoration to Bradford's Lister Mills. Both Durapipe ABS pipework and the Friaphon sound accenuated drainage system were specified. The pipework was from 25cm to 1m and chosen due to its perfomance, safety, and economical benefits. Friaphon was specified in 110mm and 160mm to meet the needs of the rainwater and soil drainage throughout the development. It is constructed using a robust, twin wall structure and does not require lagging. It also provides sound insulation to minimise noise emitted by sanitary installations. Both products use corrosionfree materials and also have the added benefit of increasing overall life expectancy and reducing maintenance and replacement costs, the company claims.

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As part of a large scale refurbishment programme a range of pipe and fittings from Durapipe have been installed at Sheffield City Hall. A selection of the company?s ABS pipework was installed during the refurbishment, which included new lifts, seating, lighting and heating and ventilation systems. Durapipe ABS in sizes ranging from 110mm to 20mm was specified to meet the needs of the chilled water system. The thermoplastic pipework was selected for the speed of installation and its ease of handling, thanks to its light weight. The company claims the systems also helps reduce overall life-cycle costs. It has high impact strength, making it more resistant to damage, and features non-corrodible properties and resistance to limescale build-up.

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