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Yes, providing the heat exchanger is not cast iron and the connections are outside the casing.
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Can Equator fittings rotate? | |
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Yes. All Equator push-fit fittings are free to rotate without compromising seal integrity, even whilst subjected to water pressure.
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Can I re-use the Equator fittings once I have de-mounted it? | |
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Yes, providing the O-ring has not been damaged. It is not possible to replace the internal components of the Equator fitting.
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Why shouldn¹t I use a hacksaw to cut PE-X pipe? | |
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Any lose PE-X particles could get lodged onto the O-ring and affect the seal performance.
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Will the PE-X material change the taste of the water passing through it? | |
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No.
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Can any pipe support sleeve be used with the Equator pipe? | |
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Other brands of pipe support sleeves should not be used with Equator pipe. The internal bore of other plastic pipe may differ from that of Equator¹s. Equator support sleeves have been designed to suit PE-X pipe in the Equator range, joint performance or damage to joint components may occur if another brand of support sleeves are used with Equator pipe.
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Will Equator pipe be affected if encased in floor screed? | |
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No, Equator is not affected by cement and sand mortar. However, to comply with Water Byelaws (UK) the pipe should be run using the Equator conduit system.
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How long after installation will Equator last? | |
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The test requirements of BS 7291 are designed to indicate life expectancy of not less than 50 years.
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Do you need to thermally insulate Equator pipe and fittings from frost? | |
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Yes, the same standard of lagging applicable to copper pipes should be applied to plastic pipe and fittings.
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Is Equator pipe and fittings affected by soft water? | |
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No, Marley's 30 years guarantee will remain applicable.
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Can Equator pipe be used for gas supply? | |
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No.
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Can Equator pipe be used for externel pipes buried in the ground? | |
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