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Comfort and Efficiency
Radiant floor heating is an ideal way to warm
your home or business.
Conventional heating systems heat just the air,
so most of the heat rises to the ceiling. But our RFH system circulates warm
water beneath your floor (or even through your ceilings or walls) through our
RAUPEX pipes, radiating heat from the entire radiant heating panel to warm you
and every object in the room.
Energy-conscious homeowners can enjoy the
elegance of vaulted ceilings and large expanses of glass with the high
performance of REHAU vinyl windows and radiant floor heating.
What Makes PEX the Ideal Plumbing System?
PEX plumbing systems aren't new. They have been
used extensively in Europe for over 20 years. What is new is the record number
of plumbers who are switching to RAUPEX® every day as their new
system of choice. RAUPEX is four times lighter than copper and flexible PEX
requires fewer joints so it's easier to handle and much faster to install. It's
versatile, durable and more resistant to chemical damage than copper. In fact,
our PEX system, unlike CPVC or copper, will deliver all these advantages:
- PEX promotes a higher level of water purity
and superior flow.
- Worry-free EVERLOCTM fittings are
easy to install properly, eliminating expensive callbacks.
- PEX pipe withstands extreme temperatures, and
its wall thickness reduces standby energy loss.
- Unlike copper, PEX system pricing remains
stable and competitive.
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RAUPEX pipe is high-density, cross-linked
polyethylene (PEX). Through a carefully controlled process carried out at
high temperature and pressure, individual polyethylene molecule chains are
linked into a three-dimensional network. This process, called the Engel
method of cross-linking (PEXa), gives RAUPEX exceptional strength, making
it an ideal construction product.
Pipe Performance
REHAU's cross-linking process
significantly enhances critical properties of:
- Temperature resistance
- Long-term strength
- Impact strength
- Creep resistance
- Elastic behavior
Just as important, REHAU has 25 years of
experience in the manufacture of PEX pipe with nearly 1 billion feet of
RAUPEX in service.
Pipe Dimensions
RAUPEX is available in 1/2",
3/4" and 1" nominal sizes according to dimensional standards
defined in ASTM F876-90.
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REHAU's engineering and technical
expertise is evident in everything we do. EVERLOC is proof of our
commitment to quality designs for the construction industry.
The REHAU EVERLOC fitting system is a
proprietary joint that takes advantage of the "memory effect" of
RAUPEX pipe.
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- Constructed of brass, the EVERLOC
fitting system is designed to withstand the toughest job-site
conditions.
- RAUPEX pipe is expanded over the
EVERLOC insert, providing maximum strength with virtually no reduction
in pipe I.D.
- Our specially engineered EVERLOC sleeve
is pressed onto the fitting to ensure each connection is made quickly
and remains maintenance free.
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RAUPEX has a cross-linked structure, it returns to its original shape
after being expanded. When the pipe compresses as it tries to return to
its original shape, it exerts a significant force upon the fitting that is
placed into the expanded RAUPEX. A properly installed EVERLOC fitting is a
worry-free joint. Designers can confidently place it in areas that will be
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Certifications
REHAU PEX systems exceed the performance
standards set by organizations worldwide:
1. ASTM (American Society for Testing and
Materials) standard F877
2. CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard B137.5
3. NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) standards 61 and 14
4. PPI (Plastic Pipe Institute)
All of these certifications and standards
are monitored continuously by these organizations.
Quality Control
RAUPEX pipe is produced in a plant that is
certified by the International Standards Organization (ISO).
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Warranty
RAUPEX is backed by a 25-year limited
warranty when the installation is carried out in accordance with the
requirements outlined in the warranty document.
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