Applications
Press Piping Solutions have multiple applications and none being more used in the built environment than for use in heating. The application for heat is widespread and with the prefered medium often being copper tube, because of its longevity, properties and even recyclability. The Press-Tite COPPER range allows installers to provide pipe networks and systems that deliver heated hot water throughout a commercial or domestic building. There are over 20 million buildings in the UK and heating accounts for a large percentage of a buildings energy requirements. This is delivered by copper piping systems that have been installed for many years allowing flow from a boiler to an emitter or a hot water storage tank. Examples of both are radiators and cylinders that require valves and controls to manage the input and output of heat. Press fittings are now as popular as other methods of joining pipes and fittings, for instance soldering or brazing. This is because press is safe, free from toxic fumes as there is no solder, flux or blow lamp required.
COPPER for HeatingPress-Tite GAS
The press piping system for gas is different to the standard copper press fittings and denoted on the fitting by a yellow gas mark and yellow o-ring suitable for gas. For the use of gas all pipe and fittings are required to meet the standards of conformity. Press-Tite GAS meets these requirements and is available to use on gas applications. This can be for pipe runs from gas meters or mains to the gas burning appliance, cookers, boilers, water heaters and air heaters. Gas pipe systems should only be installed, maintained or modified by professional gas certified installers who in turn demand a quality, assured product range. The Press-Tite GAS range offers a diverse range of fittings and valves available through specialised stockists.
Press-Tite WATER
The investment in the Press-Tite range of fittings at the start of its conception was to develop a range of fittings that had wide ranging applications. This is why the Press-Tite water range is suitable for heating, hot water and potable or drinking water.