Fastening polypropylene pipes to the wall plays an important role in home plumbing. The service life of communications will directly depend on how correctly all actions are performed. In most cases, water pipes in homes are made of metal or plastic. Metal products quickly become clogged and become unusable. In addition, the wiring of steel plumbing is a rather time-consuming process. Plastic pipes are more durable and easy to install. The main thing is to accurately observe the distance between the fasteners. Consider all the nuances associated with this operation.
Mounting methods
Clamps or special clips are usually used for mounting polypropylene products. The choice of fasteners directly depends on the diameter and intended use of the pipeline.
- Clips. These fasteners are made from nylon. This is a light, elastic, but at the same time very durable material that is resistant to temperature effects and mechanical damage. Products are used for fastening water pipes of small diameter to the wall. Due to the presentable appearance, the fasteners do not need to be masked, they look quite organic. Products are attached to the wall with dowel-nails or self-tapping screws, after which, the water pipe is simply inserted into the clamp and snaps into place. These devices can be single or double.
- Clamps. In appearance, this is a composite metal structure made of metal and connected by bolts. Such products are not suitable for fixing pipes in an apartment. They ruin the look. But this is the best option for reliable fixation of heavy communications of large diameter, for example, risers. Clamp attachments can be fixed or floating. To reduce vibration vibrations in the pipe, the clamp can be supplemented with a rubber gasket.
Mounting options
There are two ways to dilute water pipes around the apartment: hidden and external. To hide the pipe in the wall, a strobe is made (a recess in the supporting structures). To do this, markings are applied to the walls, then a recess is made using a perforator or grinder. The size of the strobe depends on the diameter of the water pipes. In this case, it must be borne in mind that there should be a small space between the wall and the water supply. For plastic products, it is typical dynamic expansion during operation. The remaining gap can be filled with insulation.
Concealed pipe fastening is usually used for aesthetic purposes or to save space in rooms with a small area. Among the disadvantages of this method, one can note the laboriousness of the installation process and the dirt after gating.
External fastening of communications looks more practical. In addition, for this installation method, you do not need to have skills in working with power tools or involve specialists. The entire workflow can be done by hand. First you need to put markings on the walls and stock up on the necessary tools. You may need:
- screwdriver;
- construction level;
- special scissors for cutting polypropylene;
- soldering iron for plumbing.
During installation, the main thing is to take into account the distance between the supporting elements. Polypropylene pipes - a very flexible material, so if the clips are too far apart, the plumbing will sag. This will reduce the throughput of the pipes and reduce their service life. When installing, try to reduce the number of bends and corners of the water supply. This also negatively affects the quality of the plumbing.
Advice! To install communications in hard-to-reach places, it is recommended to assemble the structure in advance and mount it ready-made.
The installation technology itself will not cause difficulties. Pipes with scissors are divided into segments of the required length. The clips are installed in pre-marked places and attached to the wall with dowel-nails. To do this, holes are pre-drilled into which fasteners are hammered. It is not worth applying excessive force when working with a hammer, the clip may crumble from a strong blow. After that, the pipes are snapped to the fasteners and interconnected with a soldering iron.
The advantage of this mounting method is that in the event of leaks or malfunctions, timely repairs or replacement of damaged elements can be carried out.
Recommended distance between clips
The distance between the fasteners directly depends on the diameter of the pipe and the water temperature. You can find out the recommended parameters from the table.
