Those who know about underfloor heating should know that there are many types of underfloor heating pipes, so which one to choose so that the underfloor heating will not leak?

Probably "leaking underfloor heating" is something that everyone worries about before installing underfloor heating, and we are often asked about it.

Firstly in conclusion, as long as the manufacturer produces qualified pipes, according to the standard construction, and no subsequent other construction damage to the pipeline, then underfloor heating will not leak.

What's the deal with so many pipe brands on the market and a very wide range of prices?

The big price difference of piping has a lot to do with the material. The mainstream piping materials on the market today are PERT, PEX, and so on.

PERT Pipe

PERT pipe can be further divided into two types: PERT-Ⅰ type and upgraded PERT-Ⅱ type, which is more improved in all aspects of performance.

PERT pipe can be produced using recycled materials, and the production line is also basically localized, so the overall cost of production is very low, most of the low-priced pipes on the market are this kind of pipe.

PERT is more flexible and easier to work with than PEX piping.

However, PERT pipe is not able to withstand too high a temperature, so PERT pipe is mostly used in the lower water temperature of the split heating.

If you wish to make a set of cost-effective underfloor heating, and the underfloor heating water temperature is below 60 ℃, then it is recommended to use PERT pipe, if the budget is sufficient, you can consider using PERT oxygen barrier pipe, which can inhibit scale generation and ensure the heating effect.

PEX Pipe

PEX tube can be divided into PEXA, PEXB, PEXC three kinds, the current market use more PEXA tube.

PEXA tube can only be used in the production of new material, coupled with the introduction of production technology from abroad, so the production cost compared to PERT to be higher, the market price is also more expensive.

PEXA pipe of various physical properties compared to the PERT pipe has a greater enhancement, higher strength, not easy to damage and better temperature resistance, in addition to conventional home heating, but also for higher water temperature radiators and centralized heating.

If you want to make the quality of underfloor heating a bit better and the pipes are suitable for more scenarios, then PEX pipes are recommended. With a good budget, you can consider using PEX oxygen barrier pipe, which can better guarantee the heating effect.

In addition to the material factor, the brand is also one of the most important factors affecting the price of the pipe.

Generally, large brands of pipe production and quality control is more stringent to ensure that the hands of each user are qualified products, quality is more guaranteed

Therefore, the pipes of big brands are definitely more expensive compared to similar small brands, so you can choose according to your budget.

Of course, there are many friends who install underfloor heating are not clear about what famous brands are in this industry, and even the brands provided by the HVAC company's side are not available on the Internet, and they don't know how to judge whether the pipes are good or bad.

So here are three easy ways to check the quality of underfloor heating pipes:

①Look at the appearance

Look at the appearance of the underfloor heating pipes. Good quality underfloor heating pipes are smooth in appearance, with no bumps, bubbles, obvious colour differences or impurities.

In addition, the underfloor heating pipe will be marked on the brand, model, specifications, production batch number and other information, good underfloor heating pipe above the print is clear and not easy to fall off.

②Hand touch

Use your hands to feel whether the pipes have grooves and edges, good quality pipes feel delicate and smooth to the touch.

③Thickness check

Underfloor heating pipe wall thickness requirements for a minimum of 2mm, but some of the underfloor heating pipe on the market is labelled as 2mm wall thickness, but in fact it is not up to.

The wall thickness of a good quality underfloor heating pipe will certainly meet this requirement and match the labelling on the top of the pipe.

Through the above three methods can basically tell from the appearance of the pipe quality is qualified.

Summarise the contents of this article:

First, as long as the use of qualified pipes, according to standard construction, floor heating will not leak;

Second, the pursuit of cost-effective optional PERT pipe, the pursuit of quality optional PEX pipe, budget enough to try to choose a big brand oxygen barrier pipe;

Third, what do not know can use the above method to identify the quality of the pipe.