What makes PE such a good pipe material for water supply ?
The reason is that PE does not and will not contaminate the water quality throughout its more than 50 years life span. The main advantages of PE pipes are – PE pipes do not rust, unlike metal pipes. – PE does not propagate encrustacean in the bore of the PE pipe – PE pipes are not easily corroded. – PE pipes are free from toxicity and do not affect the taste of water. – PE has very good resistance against most chemicals. – PE pipes have smooth inner wall surface resulting in very low flow resistance. – PE pipes are flexible and can be easily coiled. – PE pipes allow integrated joints by heat fusion. – PE pipes are relatively light and easier to handle. – PE pipeline projects generally have lower costs. Because of the many virtues of PE pipes, they can be used in many applications such as : – Potable water distribution. – Sewerage and effluent disposal – Irrigation,drainage, agriculture and aquaculture. – Conveyance of chemicals. – Gas distribution. – Pipes across river and sea beds ( S
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