Temp Resistant Oxygen Barrier Pert EVOH Underfloor Floor Heating Plastic Pex Pipe

Definition
PE-RT is a polyethylene (PE) resin in which the molecular architecture has been designed such that a sufficient number of tie chains are incorporated to allow operation at elevated or raised temperatures (RT). Tie chains "tie" together the crystalline structures in the polymer, resulting in improved properties such as elevated temperature strength and performance, chemical resistance and resistance to slow crack growth.

Overview
PE-RT is a high-temperature flexible plastic pressure pipe with a 35-year history of successful use in the European market with extensive testing for durability and material performance. It was first introduced in North America in 2003 and is used in aluminum composite (multilayer) barrier tubing and solid wall tubing and pipe. Applications include plumbing, water service, hydronic heating and cooling, snow and ice melting and ground source geothermal piping systems. PE-RT is approved in all model plumbing and mechanical codes across the United States.

PE-RT Applications
Hot and cold water plumbing distribution, residential and commercial
Radiant heating and cooling systems (floors, walls, ceilings)
Hydronic piping and distribution (radiators, fan coils, etc.)
Chilled water piping
Outdoor snow and ice melting
Turf conditioning/pitch heating
District Heating/Cooling
Water Service Lines 
Geothermal ground loops (vertical boreholes, horizontal layouts)

PE-RT Advantages
Safety of potable water and long-term reliability
Resistance to corrosion, tuberculation, deposits
Flexibility to speed installations
Freeze-break resistance
Lightweight, easy to transport
Noise and water hammer resistance
Low scrap value, avoiding jobsite theft
Durability and toughness to survive jobsite installations
No flame used for joining, with many fitting and joining options
Recyclable, eco-friendly material
Heat Fusible for virtually leak-free performance