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WAVIN LAUNCHES KEYLESS HEP2O RANGE

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Leading plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin, has expanded its plastic push-fit offering with the launch of its fifth-generation fitting, Hep2O Keyless.

This new range features an innovative two-stage twist and push functionality, eliminating the need for a demounting key and offering a smaller, more compact design. Hep2O Keyless fittings can be purchased in a pre-locked position, allowing for faster and easier installations.

Previewed at the InstallerSHOW 2024, the Keyless range retains much of the trusted functionality of the original Hep2O line and is compatible with a wide range of plastic and copper fittings. The development of these fittings was guided by feedback from plumbers and installers, addressing common challenges such as lengthy installation times and working in confined spaces.

The new Keyless range is backed by a 50-year guarantee and features Wavin’s In4Sure technology, ensuring secure joints with a distinctive ‘rumble’ during installation. New features include an optimised flow rate and robust plastic that prevent fittings from dismounting due to water hammer.

While the original Hep2O range remains a popular choice, Wavin is committed to providing merchants with flexible options that meet the diverse needs of individual projects.

Steve Harris, Technical Support Engineer at Wavin said: “Developing this range in-hand with tradespeople has been key. We’re excited to launch the next generation of our Hep2O fittings, enabling merchants to offer their customers a variety of solutions tailored to specific project requirements.”

For more details and samples, visit: https://promo.wavin.com/en-gb/hep2o-keyless

MAKE THE CONNECTION WITH ACO PIPE™

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ACO Signature ImageACO Building Drainage offers a comprehensive range of stainless and galvanised steel pipe products and accessories which are available on short lead times and come with the support of the company’s in-house technical design team.

There are six other key advantages to specifying ACO PIPE™ products.

  1. Durability

Typically located under the floor or behind walls, pipes can be difficult and costly to repair. OThe ACO PIPE™ range is fully EN1124 compliant and has an estimated product life of at least 50 years. In addition, its stainless steel pipe products and accessories are fully pickle passivated for optimum corrosion resistance, can withstand impacts that would be devastating to plastic or cast iron alternatives, and can bend without breaking, making them perfect for use in high traffic areas where accidental damage can occur.

  1. Compatibility

ACO SestavaTrubek1 copyProducts in the ACO Pipe™ range are fully compatible with our comprehensive range of internal and external drainage systems as well as those offered by other manufacturers, making drainage system design, specification and installation an easy process.

  1. Ease of installation

ACO stainless steel pipes don’t flex like pipes made from other materials and as a result, they can be installed in longer unsupported sections.  ACO’s easy push-fit connections and the relatively light weight of its stainless steel pipes, also ensure that ACO Pipe™ products are easy and quick to install making them ideal for projects where short installation times are important.

  1. Cleanability & Hygiene

A failure to remove grease and other debris from the pipe system can lead to blockages which can result in a backflow of waste water.  Water can then leak back into a production facility, causing a slip hazard and compromising hygiene. Manufactured from stainless steel, ACO pipe is inherently cleanable.  ACO pipes can also be cleaned using hot water jet cleaning – the conventional cleaning method used in many manufacturing facilities where grease removal is a requirement.  The durable yet flexible nature of stainless steel means that ACO pipes expand and contract less than plastic pipes would in such high temperatures.

  1. Fire-resistance

ACO Pipe_MTCAs products are manufactured from stainless steel, ACO pipes are resistant to fire.  As a result, they can pass through walls without the need for to install additional connectors or collars that prevent fire spreading into adjacent rooms.

  1. Rodent proof solutions

Although stainless steel pipes are impenetrable by rodents, ACO’s range of pipe products also includes a rat stop, an added feature that stops rodents entering further into the pipe system if they gain access.

To learn more about the ACO Pipe™ range or obtain design and specification advice for your next pipe project, contact ACO Building Drainage’s technical design team on 01462 810400 or visit www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk