How to extend the service life of PPR water pipes through proper maintenance and care?

As a modern water pipe material, PPR water pipe is widely used in household and industrial water pipe systems because of its advantages such as corrosion resistance, anti-aging and environmental protection. However, the long-term use of any equipment or material requires proper maintenance and care to ensure its service life, and PPR water pipe is no exception. Through scientific and reasonable maintenance and care, the service life of PPR water pipe can be effectively extended and its good performance can be ensured during use.
Correct installation is the basis for extending the service life of PPR water pipe. During the installation process, it is necessary to ensure that the tools and materials used meet the relevant standards and operate in strict accordance with the construction specifications. The installer should pay attention to avoid physical damage to the pipe during installation, especially at the bends and joints. When hot-melt connection, ensure the accuracy of heating temperature and time, so as to avoid excessively high or low temperatures affecting the quality of the connection, resulting in poor sealing at the joint, causing leakage or aging of the water pipe.
Regular inspection and cleaning are important means to ensure the good operation of PPR water pipes. Over time, impurities such as minerals, dirt or scale may accumulate in the pipe, which will not only affect the water flow, but also cause pipe blockage or corrosion. Therefore, regular inspection of the internal and external conditions of the water pipes and timely cleaning of dirt can avoid blockage and performance degradation of the water pipes. During the cleaning process, non-corrosive detergents should be used as much as possible to avoid using chemicals to damage the pipes.
Temperature control is an important factor in maintaining the long-term and stable operation of PPR water pipes. Although PPR water pipes have good temperature resistance, too high or too low temperatures may still have a certain impact on the pipes. In winter or in low temperature environments, water pipes are prone to freezing, causing pipe ruptures. Therefore, PPR water pipes should be avoided from being installed in places susceptible to cold, especially outdoor or underground pipes. The pipes can be wrapped with insulation materials to prevent damage caused by low temperatures. In high temperatures in summer, pipes should also be avoided from being exposed to direct sunlight. Long-term exposure may cause pipe aging and reduce their service life.
Regular water leakage inspections are also an important measure to extend the service life of PPR water pipes. In daily use, water leakage is one of the common causes of water pipe damage. By regularly checking the joints, valves, interfaces and other parts of the water pipes, timely discovering and repairing water leakage problems can effectively prevent the water pipes from being further damaged. If obvious leakage or damage is found in the pipeline, it should be repaired or replaced immediately to avoid the problem from expanding and affecting the normal use of the entire pipeline system.