Why water efficiency must be central to the future of social housing.Choose quality and ‘peace-of-mind’ every time advises Conex BänningerConex Bänninger a global leader in the manufacture of fittings and valves and has built a reputation for innovation. Kevin Goodison, Regional Technical Sales Manager – Midlands, highlights three products within the company’s extensive product portfolio - each with a 25-year warranty - which are specified by housing associations, local authorities, universities, schools and health trusts.
Health and safety considerations are always near the top of the agenda for projects carried out by both the public and private sectors. Increasingly, the use of hot works is restricted or banned in developments across areas of London and this approach is spreading to other cities across the UK. Flame-free installations are not only safer but also do not require a hot works permit.
In addition, brazing in buildings pushes up Insurance premiums as it’s one of the top causes of fires.
Quality materials provide longer lasting solutions.
Durability should be an important consideration when selecting fittings for plumbing and heating systems. Using inferior products and materials will often lead to higher maintenance costs, replacements, and even potential system failures - all of which add up over time.
The use of copper piping in plumbing and HVAC systems has become a favoured option for installers because it offers endurance, has corrosion-free properties and a resistance to heat. It is also the sustainable material of choice as it is 100% recyclable. In fact, some 80% of copper ever mined is still in use today.
For housing associations, copper fittings provide the added benefit of preventing the growth of waterborne bacteria including legionella. Conex Bänninger’s >B< Press copper fittings are flame-free meaning bulky gas bottles and flux are not required on-site, reducing the disruption to tenants when work is being carried out.
Installers can be confident that the fittings provide a leak-free joint thanks to an unpressed joint indicator featured in the >B< Press allowing the installer to fit and forget. Not only is the process clean and repeatable, but every joint will be uniform. Press-fit is becoming the norm against traditional methods and contributes to greater productivity.
>B< Sonic – a push-fit fitting - is another solution which is simple and easy to apply. Available in sizes from 10mm to 28mm, it provides a permanent joint with the added benefit of being reusable up to 20 times.
Used in potable water, heating and sanitary applications, it is simple and easy to apply; and can be used when a press fitting cannot be employed, or where a temporary repair is needed. This fitting is neater and less obtrusive than plastic push-ft alternatives.
>B< Oyster, a reliable classic in the range that is once again increasingly popular amongst a new generation of installers.
Suitable for a wide range of applications, including water and gas installations. It acts as a transition fitting adaptor between plain pipe and a female threaded body found on such products as ball valves and radiator valves.
No additional sealing materials are needed when using >B< Oyster, which is available in the range of 15mm to 54mm. >B< Oyster pliers are needed for the installation process.
Opting for a reputable brand provides installers with the added reassurance that the selected products will work efficiently and help prevent additional installer call-outs.

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