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The Importance of Chemical Purity in PP-R
At POLYMELT America, we take our commitment to sustainability very seriously. That means it’s not enough that our pipes are long-lasting and fully recyclable. We’ve worked hard to ensure that, unlike some other plastic or metal pipes, our piping systems will never...
Can PP-R Be Combined with Other Piping Materials?
While we’re absolutely proud of our innovative polypropylene piping systems here at POLYMELT America, it’s a simple fact that PP-R isn’t the only piping available on the marketplace. In addition to widely used copper, steel, and PVC piping, many builders also use...
Why Five Layers is Better Than One in Plastic Pipes
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at POLYMELT America. Our mission is not simply to deliver new pipes to the North American marketplace, but to deliver better pipes. As technology advances, so do our products. For more than six decades, POLYMELT has...
Why PP-R Pipe Offers Higher Volumetric Flow
If you’re familiar at all with PP-R piping systems, you’re probably aware that POLYMELT pipes offer some significant advantages over metal pipes, including a longer lifespan. One technical detail that sometimes gets overlooked, though, is the volumetric flow rate of...
How Much Insulation is Needed for PP-R HVAC Systems?
Current building energy codes and standards require pipe insulation on service hot water and HVAC piping. While requirements vary, none of the model codes differentiates pipe insulation requirements based on pipe material. Naturally, the amount of insulation needed...
Why PP-R Piping Has Metal Pipe Manufacturers Running Scared
The superiority of polypropylene (PP-R) piping systems compared to their metallic counterparts in the areas of weight, lifespan, and cost-efficiency have metal pipe manufacturers looking for any excuse to cast aspersions on our products. In a way, we can’t blame...
Why POLYMELT Hydronic Systems Outperform VRF
POLYMELT PP-R piping systems are ideal for creating long-lasting, efficient hydronic heating and cooling systems for structures of all kinds. For decades, POLYMELT has been on the cutting edge of piping systems around the world, become a top choice for contractors and...
PP-R Pipe Fitting Installation Safety Tips
When you follow proper procedures, fitting and installing POLYMELT America’s PP-R pipes can be faster and easier than metallic pipes. However, some care must be taken in order to keep the project under control and safe. Here are eight important tips that we recommend...
Our Contribution to the Green Building Movement
The green building movement is in full swing across the United States and beyond, and POLYMELT America is proud to offer sustainable piping solutions for building projects of all kinds. Whether your next project is a new build, retrofit, heating and cooling, or just...
Is PP-R Harmful to the Environment?
POLYMELT America is committed to sustainability in all its forms. It’s part of a company culture we call Pure Progress. Of course, no commitment to sustainability can be possible without planning for the impact of our business on our planet and its human and wildlife...