“Future proofing Heat networks (i.e., the infrastructure that transports the heat), are technology agnostic and able to transport heat irrespective of the method of generation, they therefore constitute a future-proofed heat distribution framework that can service evolving low carbon generation technologies.”
Source: UK Green Building Council – Sustainable Community Infrastructure Report http://www.ukgbc.org
The great thing about district and community heating networks is that they work with so many heat sources: remote, high efficiency gas boilers, CHP, biomass, energy from waste, geothermal, GSHP, ASHP, solar thermal. All these can provide a source of warm water to heat houses, commercial and industrial buildings. A growing trend worldwide is also to use pre-insulated pipes in district cooling networks. Why? It’s more cost effective and more sustainable.
We mostly supply flexible pipes in long coil lengths. So in simple schemes, underground joints can be avoided. When joints, bends and tees are required, we recommend the use of well-proven mechanical press fittings. These exploit the “memory effect” of PE-X to form the watertight seal. The tools required may be hired form us or some hire shops.
The majority of pipes we offer are supplied as coils in the optimum length for your project. Compared to rigid pipes, fewer underground joints are required and installation is simpler and can dramatically reduce the time taken. The need for working inside the trench is reduced and narrower trenches are required. Where the natural bend radius of the coiled pipe cannot meet the requirements e.g. for building entries, we offer factory-made, pre-insulated house entry bends.
“BM Heat Services has worked with Pipe 2000 for many years. We cannot fault Pipe 2000 for their customer service and technical support”
BM Heat www.bmheat.com
“Pipe 2000 have provided us with a high quality, efficient service since we began working with them over 20 years ago. We would not hesitate to recommend Pipe 2000 to other Companies.”
C H Lindsey www.chlindsey.co.uk
“We are continually involved with underground pipework installations on district systems in London & the South, and it’s always a relief to work with Pipe 2000.
They provide competitive systems with excellent technical back-up.“
C.Watkins Plumbing Ltd www.cwatkins.co.uk