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Equator PE-X pipework is suitable for the conveyance of all potable water whether hard or soft water, and may be used to convey other aqueous media such as distilled water, brackish (salty) water, and 'grey' (ablutionary) waste water.
Chlorine Potable water which contains chlorine at levels which is safe for human consumption will not adversely affect Equator pipework. Where disinfection is required, systems formed by Equator pipework may be disinfected with chlorinated water using the concentration level, contact period, and procedure described in BS 6700:1997. Applications which require the maintenance of a high concentration level of chlorine (such as display water systems) are not suitable for Equator pipework.
Central heating corrosion inhibitor Companies such as Fry Technology UK - 'Fernox' (tel: 0870 601 5000) and Betz Dearborn Ltd - 'Sentinel' (tel: 0151 420 9563) manufacture central heating corrosion inhibitor which they have tested and found to be suitable for all materials within the Equator product range. There is currently no British Standard for corrosion inhibitor, and reputable manufacturers carry-out their own tests to verify that the chemicals will not adversely affect pipework materials.
Household chemicals PE-X gives good resistance to most house-hold chemicals in the event of accidental spillage, however it is recommended that Equator pipework should be washed with clean water after any such spillage. Avoid contact between Equator pipework and paint thinners, paint stripper, acid based descalents and aggressive cleaning agents.
Soldering flux The transfer of flux traces by handling with contaminated hands is not detrimental to Equator pipework. The spillage of flux during the soldering of adjacent copper pipework must be avoided, (refer to the Equator Design and Installation Guide for detailed advice on soldering next to Equator pipework).
Painting Equator pipework may be painted with either emulsion or oil based gloss paint. Cellulose based paints must not be used.
Wood preservative Apply treatment to timber, and allow for absorption of chemicals prior to installing Equator pipework in the same location.
Antifreeze Equator pipework is suitable for heating systems in which antifreeze based on ethylene glycol has been mixed with the water.
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