PPR Pipe PN1.6 Hot & Cold Water Pipe

Application Scenarios & Installation

PN1.6 pipe is commonly used for general plumbing distribution in houses, apartments, and light commercial buildings, covering both the hot and cold water supply lines to fixtures such as sinks, showers, and washing machines. Because it is rated for both services, it is often selected as a standard, all-purpose pipe class for a project rather than mixing separate cold-only and hot-only pipe classes.
For projects with higher-temperature hot water systems, greater pressure requirements, or larger buildings where a higher safety margin is preferred, PN2.0 or PN2.5 pipe may be more appropriate; specifiers should check the expected operating temperature and pressure of the system against the pipe manufacturer's rated performance for each class before making a final selection. As with all PPR pipe, proper fusion welding technique and appropriate pipe supports are important to the long-term performance of the installed system.