First, how to choose good or bad home decoration water pipes
1, watch your eyes
When buying water pipes, it is recommended to go to regular manufacturers to buy them in order to enjoy better installation services; In addition, the purchased pipe depends on whether the pipe fittings are produced by the same manufacturer, and the products of different manufacturers have different expansion coefficients, which increases the risk of water leakage after long-term use; It is recommended to obtain a product service card. Most water pipe manufacturers will have a 50-year warranty.
Step 2 look at the appearance
When buying plastic water pipes, first look at whether the color and luster are uniform, and whether the outer wall of the pipe is marked with trademark, specification, temperature, pressure, production batch number, production date and actual place of origin; Second, see if there is a health permit. Water pipes without hygiene license cannot be used for drinking water pipes.
Step 3 test performance
Good quality plastic pipes can be easily bent without breaking, and PPR pipes can even be bent into a circle, while inferior plastic pipes are brittle and will break when bent. Consumers can also take a small piece of plastic water pipe sample and soak it in hot water. Good quality plastic water pipes will still maintain their original hardness, while inferior water pipes will soften at about 60 degrees.
Step 4 smell it
The plastic water pipe is formed by extruding plastic raw materials through an extruder. Most plastic raw materials are non-toxic and tasteless. Unscrupulous merchants will add recycled toxic plastics to the pipeline in order to save costs or their own technology is not up to standard. When consumers buy, they can smell the water pipe with their noses first. Good quality plastic water pipes should have no odor.
Second, what kind of water pipes are generally used for home decoration?
1, copper tube
Advantages: Copper tube has the advantages of corrosion resistance and sterilization, and is the first-class product in water pipes.
Disadvantages: the price is expensive, and the water supply system in few communities is copper pipe, which is more common in exported apartments and villas.
2. Aluminum-plastic composite pipe
Advantages: light weight, durability and convenient construction. At present, there are many kinds of aluminum-plastic composite pipes sold in the market, with great differences in quality and price.
Disadvantages: When used as a hot water pipe, long-term expansion and contraction may cause dislocation of casing connection and leakage.
3.PPR tube
Advantages: non-toxic, light weight, pressure resistance and corrosion resistance. The interface of PPR pipeline is connected by hot melt technology, and the pipelines are completely fused together, so once the installation and pressure test pass, there will be no water leakage. Moreover, PPR pipe will not scale, and it is known as a green water supply material that will never scale, rust and leak.
Disadvantages: Due to the simple production process of PPR water pipes, there are counterfeit or unqualified products in the market, which brings inconvenience to everyone. Therefore, it is recommended that you purchase PPR water pipes through formal and reputable sales channels.
Summary:
What kind of water pipes are usually used for home decoration? Through the analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of the above water pipes, PPR water pipes are the ideal choice in terms of product performance and price. The quality of PPR water pipe is very reliable, which can be compared with copper pipe, and the price is more acceptable, which is much lower than copper pipe. The important thing is health, without any rust and copper rust, which is a green and healthy pipe.
The above is Bian Xiao's knowledge about how to choose good or bad home improvement water pipes and what water pipes are generally used in home improvement. I hope it helps you. If you want to know more about water pipes, please continue to pay attention.