Buteline sees red first

In a world first, Buteline have introduced EasyID™ red PB pipe to provide easy identification of hot water lines.

Buteline have been working on an exclusive customised formulation of polybutene (PB) to introduce a EasyIDTM red version of Buteline PB pipe that helps reduce cross connection issues and allows quick and easy visual identification of hot water lines for future maintenance and renovations.

Buteline have achieved this in-house and bring the red PB pipe to market as a world first, manufacturing it in New Zealand from their Auckland facility. Traditionally only PEX and PPR piping systems have been able to offer red pipe lines, due to the contributing factor of master batches being readily available and the plumbing standard accepting coloured pipes. This was not the case for PB, but the standard has now been reviewed and red PB accepted.

Buteline have worked hard to chemically correct and refine their custom blend, with a mix of internal and external testing and correct manufacturing. Prior to release to the market, Buteline red PB pipe was fully tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2642.2 to ensure it was fit for purpose. The red PB pipe retains all the original properties and advantages of the original and widely accepted grey PB pipe.

The testing included short-term and long-term pressure testing, along with extensive thermo-cyclic testing to ensure the pipe was both compliant with the requirements of the standard and compatible with the extensive range of existing Buteline fittings.

This new red PB pipe is available in 12mm, 18mm and 22mm in a variety formats: straight lengths, lay flat coils and coils—exclusively from Buteline.

For more information, please refer to www.buteline.com/nz/buteline/pbpipe or contact 0800 BUTELINE. Ask for Buteline red PB pipe at your local quality plumbing merchant!

Manufactured at the Buteline factory in Auckland, EasyID™ red PB pipe is available in 12mm, 18mm and 22mm in a variety formats: straight lengths, lay flat coils and coils.