FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Pipes from high-temperature polyethylene like PE-RT with the EVOH oxygen barrier for the Warm floor system

What are PE-RT type 1 and PE-RT type 2?

Without going into complicated scientific explanations, PE-RT type 1 and PE-RT type 2 are different generations of high-temperature polyethylene, which have different physical and mechanical properties and thermal stability. Also Type 1 is softer than Type 2 and therefore easier to lay. We use only PE-RT Type II in the production of our pipes.

Do you need an oxygen barrier?

Oxygen barrier (EVOH). You do not need it at all if you are not interested in the durability of your equipment and you are indifferent to corrosion and rust in the system.

How to determine if an oxygen barrier (EVOH) is present?

Very simple: anoint with ordinary iodine - if it is colored - EVOH is, if it is worn out - a fake.

Which pipe is better: Three-layer or Five-layer?

No difference. Just different technologies, no difference in physical and mechanical or operational characteristics. The main thing: if 5 layers are declared, then you should see the middle layer of EVOH - if you do not see it, but they tell you that it is, then you should think about it (and you don't need to smear the end with iodine - you just need to see the layer in the light). In this sense, a three-layer pipe benefits at least in that EVOH can be detected and verified. And if you were invited to the production - do not forget: there should be 5 extruders for a five-layer pipe.