PE100 RC Pipe (Resistance to Crack)

A fundamental and critical component of any efficient performing Ground Source Heat Pump System are the collector pipes where pipe protection and longevity are paramount. It's widely accepted in terms of good pipe laying practice that sand should be employed both below and above the pipe to protect from sharps as even PE100 Pipe Material is vulnerable to rapid creep if point load damage occurs. Sand has become the default position on most installs to act as protection from the variants of “as dug material”. Whilst reducing the thermal conductivity of the surrounding earth it also adds cost into the job in material and significant labour time. Go Geothermal Limited can offer you a solution, PE100-RC. Offering low notch sensitivity and superior resistance to point loading and slow crack growth (SCG), the RC material avoids the potential for pipe tears even when point loads caused by rocks occur. By utilising this pipe in the correct soil conditions NO sand back fill is required! This reduces capital outlay and significant labour time and plant on site. Go Geothermal are pleased to offer this product as yet another step in the improvement of the technical quality of Ground Source materials.