• EPS pipe is flexible but requires care when bending to
avoid kinks or other permanent deformation that may
restrict flow or put undue pressure on joints. If the pipe
is kinked or damaged in any way it must be cut-out and
replaced.
• Elson EPS Crimp profile pipe bends are available when
required. Refer to the Pipe Specification Chart for minimum
bending radius.
• Connecting Barb soldered connection require special
attention. Solder the brass connection barb first then allow
to cool before jointing.
• In accordance with AS/NZS 3500, regions with extreme
hot or cold temperatures, require appropriate insulation for
protection and compliance. Consideration should also be
given to insulating the pipe for energy efficiency as well as
the prevention of condensation which can occur in hot and
cold lines.
Pipe support and clipping
Pipe support and clipping, both vertically and horizontally
is required to ensure conformance for vibration, excessive
tension, torsion or compressive stresses on fittings and pipe.
Refer to Pipe Specification Chart for spacing.
• Pipe penetrations through timber and steel frames and
concrete sections must conform and may require protection
using grommets, fire collars, sleeving or wrapping. Holes,
notches and cut-outs must be accurately drilled “in-line” to
allow movement for expansion and contraction of the pipe
and fittings so joints are not exposed to excessive stress.
Refer to Pipe Specification Chart for timber frame cut-out
limitations.
• Pipe expansion and contraction needs to be accommodated
during installation to allow for movement due to thermal
Linear Expansion. Failure to do so may exceed the
torsional pull-out allowances on fittings resulting in leakage.
Refer to the Pipe Specification Chart for the Thermal
Expansion Co-efficient.
* Elson Lead Free copper alloy products are 99.9% Lead Free and contain less than 0.1% Lead by weight.
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EPS
LEAD FREE*
CRIMP
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Installation Requirements
99.9% Lead Free
< 0.1% Pb
EPS PEX