Warmup hUFH systems use 16mm PE-RT as standard. Both a 16mm Pe-Xa and a composite PE-RT/AL/PE-RT are also available on request. Warmup Total-16 uses a 12mm PE-Xa pipe.
Warmup hydronic systems come with a choice of 3 pipe types: PEX-A, PE-RT and PE-RT/AL/PE-RT. This choice guarantees that you have the best possible system, tailored to your specific installation and budget. Warmup PEX-A hydronic pipe carries a Lifetime Warranty for greater peace of mind. All other pipes carry a 50-year Warranty.
PE-RT Features
- 5 Layer construction with an EVOH oxygen barrier
- Oxygen barrier -The EVOH significantly reduces the amount of oxygen entering the system via the pipework
- The flexible pipe is easy to bend and fit
- Corrosion free – Polyethylene piping is not compromised by heating fluids
- Metallic pipes such as copper and iron are ionic and as a result scale up over time
- Polybutylene pipes become brittle in the presence of chlorine, making them unsuitable for use wherever water is chlorinated for hygiene
- High thermal conductivity at 0.45 W/m K compared to PB pipes which have a thermal conductivity of just 0.22 W/m K. This typically provides a 4-6% increase in heat output in otherwise like for like systems.
- Warrantied for 50 years in a system operating at up to 70°C and 6bar
- Hydronic UFH systems are limited to a maximum of 60°C and most systems operate at around 2bar
PE-Xa Features
Offers higher temperature and pressure rating, of 95°C at 6bar for installations that require it.
Al/PE-RT Features
- Aluminium Oxygen barrier prevents any oxygen from entering the system through the pipe
- Its semi rigid construction allows the pipe to be formed and placed
Further information on each of the pipe types available from Warmup is available on our website.