Uponor Technical Guidelines

PLUMBING SOLUTIONS
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES
UPONOR TAP WATER AND RADIATOR

CONNECTION PEX A SYSTEM
Table of Contents
1. Description of the plumbing and heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

1.1. Uponor PEX and Uponor eval PEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.1.1. Designation and level of cross-linking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.1.2. Mechanical, thermal and electrical properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.1.3. Advantages of Uponor PEX and Uponor eval PEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
1.2. Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.2.1. Advantages of Uponor Q&E plastic fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
1.2.2. Special fittings for radiator heating installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
1.3. Uponor Q&E connection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.3.1. Installation instructions for Uponor Q&E system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1.3.2. New Uponor Q&E auto rotating adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.3.2.1. Installation instructions for the Uponor Q&E system using the new Uponor Q&E rotating adapter .13
1.3.3. PPSU threaded fitting instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
1.3.4. Uponor Q&E Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1.3.5. Uponor PEX clamp connection fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
2. Tap water installation desing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
2.1. Elements in a tap water installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
3. Radiator installation desing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.1. Radiator installation desing: two-pipe installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.1.1. Elements in a radiator two-pipe instalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
3.2. Radiator installation desing: single-pipe installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
3.2.1. Elements in a radiator single-pipe instalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
3.3. System desing: Radiator Manifold based installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
3.3.1. Elements in a radiator manifold based installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
4. Watertightness test tap water and radiator heating installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
5. Storage and installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.1. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.2. Uncoiling the pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.3. Cutting the pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.4. Bending pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
5.5. Length contraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.6. Manifold positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.7. Running and supporting pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.8. Thermal memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
5.2. Filling and checking the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6. Installation and fixation distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6.1. Installations that allow expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
6.1.1. Positioning of fixed points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
6.1.2. Pipe installation allowing expansion using a flexible arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
6.1.3. Pipe installation allowing expansion using an expansion loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
6.1.4. Pipe installation allowing expansion using with half sleeves and supported by clamps . . . . . . . . . .35
6.1.5. Pipe installation allowing expansion using clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
6.2. Pipe installation not allowing expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.2.1. Positioning fixed points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
6.2.2. Installation between fixed points with half sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.2.3. Installation between fixed points with clampswith clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.2.4. Installation between pipe secured to fixed points only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.3. Pipe with corrugated protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.4. Bare pipe concealed in cement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
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7. Uponor PEX pipe nomograms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

7.1. Pressure drop nomogram Uponoer eval PEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
7.2. Pressure drop nomogram Uponoer PEX pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
8. Uponor pipe insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8.1. Heat loss in bare Uponor pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8.2. Heat loss in Uponor insulated pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
9. Uponor PEX expansion, contraction and heat emission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Appendix
1. Calculation example of a tap water Manifold installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

A. Minimum instantaneous flow rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
B. Maximum and minimum pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
C. Minimum diameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
D. Simultaneous flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
E. Water speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Example nº1: Battery of meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Example nº2: Single riser pipe for the entire housing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
2. Calculation example: Radiator installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
A. Calculating a radiator two-pipe instalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
B. Calculating a radiator single-pipe instalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
C. Calculating a radiator manifold-based instalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Technical Guidelines 4
1. Description of the plumbing and heating system
1.1. UPONOR PEX and UPONOR evalPEX
UPONOR offers a complete system for pumbling

hot and cold water installations, as well as for
radiator heating installations. The system consists
of a complete line of pipes and fittings. It is clean,
flexible, and easy to install.
UPONOR PEX pipe for plumbing installations is

manufactured out of high-density polyethylene
using the Engel process. Cross-linking is defined as
a process that changes the chemical structure in
such a way that the polymer chains connect to
each other to create a three-dimensional network
through chemical bonds.
This new structure means that it is impossible to
melt or dissolve the polymer without first destro-
ying its structure. It is possible to evaluate the level
of transversal linkage by measuring the degree of
gelification.
UPONOR PEX pipe is not affected by concrete
additives and it absorbs thermal expansion to avoid
the formation of cracks in the pipe or the concrete.
1.1.1. Designation and level of cross-linking

The standard EN ISO 15875 specifies the designa- on its manufacturing process. Each process gives
tion of cross-linked polyethylene pipe (PEX) based the pipe a minimum level of cross-linking:
TYPE OF CROSS-LINKED DESIGNATION MINIMUM DEGREE OF CROSS-LINKING
POLYETHYLENE UNE-EN ISO 15875
PEROXIDE (Uponor PEX) PEX-a 70%
SILANE PEX-b 65%
ELECTRON RADIATION PEX-c 60%
Type of Cross-linked Polyethylene:
The series to which a particular type of pipe belongs is determined by the formula:
S = dn-en/2en
Where: dn= rated diameter
en= rated thickness
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UPONOR's evalPEX pipe has been redesigned During the manufacturing process, a thin adhesive
and improved to make it the ideal pipe for radiator film and a layer of EVOH plastic are applied to the
heating systems. surface of the UPONOR evalPEX pipe to prevent
oxygen from passing through it, thus avoiding the
Some of its main characteristics are: oxygenation of the water.
- New and improved formula: More flexible eval
layer for optimum adaptation to the Q&E In plastic pipe used to carry hot water in closed cir-
connection system. cuits, air molecules can disperse (migrate) through
- Opaque white colour: improved aesthetic the walls of the pipe, oxygenating the water and
appearance of pipe which makes it suitable for creating problems of oxidation on metal parts of
exposed sections or parts. the installation. For this reason, UPONOR evalPEX
- Oxygen impermeability 25 times higher than pipes are equipped with this plastic barrier (ethyl
the value required in DIN 4726: this standard vinyl-alcohol) that prevents this diffusion.
considers the minimum oxygen impermeability
level for acceptable corrosion protection to be UPONOR evalPEX pipe is therefore hermetically
0.1 mg/litre-day at 40º. sealed against oxygen diffusion. It is manufactu-
red in compliance with the UNE-EN ISO 15875
standard and future European requirements.
Anti-diffusion barrier (EVOH)
UPONOR evalPEX
Pipe
Uponor also offers Uponor PEX pipe in corrugated

The Uponor line of pipe for on wall plumbing and sleeves and pre-insulated pipe.
heating installations ranges from small-diameter
pipe up to 110 mm in coils or straight (consult the
choices in Uponor's price catalogue).
1.1.2. Mechanical, thermal and electrical properties
Bending radii Narrower bending radii occur when using ben-

ding supports as well as various other fittings
Minimum recommended bend radius in general such as wall elbows, but these have been tested
pipes is 8 x outer diameter. Minimum recom- for Uponor PEX pipes and do not have any
mended radius with hot bending is 5 x outer negative effect on the long-term properties of
diameter when using a bending support. the pipes.
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1.1.3. Advantages of UPONOR PEX and evalPEX pipe
UPONOR PEX pipe offers the following advanta- effects of corrosion.
ges: - Does not contain any chlorine compounds.
- Not affected by corrosion or erosion. - Long life
- Not affected by water with low pH (acidic water). - Wear resistance.
- Silent system with no water noise. - Low degree of roughness, which generates a low
- Prepared to withstand high temperature and coefficient of friction and very small pressure
pressure. losses.
- Pipe does not soften at high ambient - Lightweight. 100 m of 16 x 2.2 mm pipe weights
temperatures. 10 kg.
- Cracking resistance, up to 20% of the thickness - Flexibility.
of the wall without system failure. - Supplied in rolls, which facilitates transport,
- Water hammer is reduced by one third with storage, and installation.
respect to installations with metal pipe. - Thermal memory.
- Installation requires just a few simple tools. - An installation with UPONOR PEX and a
- All of the necessary information is marked at 1 m corrugated sheath offers the following
intervals: advantages:
- Class B2 fire resistance. o Replaceable pipe.
- Approvals and certifications with respect to stan o Leak indication. For example, if a drill
dards for: perforates the pipe, the leak will reach
o Material properties the manifold sheath and the damaged
o Installation pipe can be identified.
o Use in drinking water systems o Reduction of risk of damage caused by
- Not affected by high water speeds. water.
- The internal diameter is not reduced by the
1.2. Fittings
The Uponor PEX system has the following
application diameters:
FITTINGS DIMENSIONS
UPONOR Quick & Easy Plastic Fittings up to 63 mm
UPONOR Quick & Easy Metal Fittings up to 63 mm
UPONOR PEX clamp connection up to 110 mm
1.2.1. Advantages of UPONOR Quick & Easy Plastic Fittings

VERY LOW INTERNAL ROUGHNESS
• Highly resistant to calcification
• Lower loss levels than metal fittings
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
• Unaltered by chlorine in the water (NSF, FDA, WRC)
• Suitable for use in industrial applications
• No problems with galvanic corrosion and oxidation
• Not altered by construction materials used to embed the fit
tings, such as plaster and cement.
WEIGHT
• Seven times lighter than brass and copper fittings
• PPSU = 1,240 Kg / m3
• Brass = 8,840 Kg / m3
• Copper = 8,900 Kg/ m3
NON-TOXICITY
• Zero transfer of metal oxides to water.
IMPACT RESISTANCE
• High resistance to absorb strong blows without cracking. Izod
impact test at 22ºC: Our plastic fittings can absorb
non-continuous inelastic shocks of up to 64 N.
PRESSURE RESISTANCE
• High blow-out pressures.
70 ºC 95 ºC
10 Hours 340 atm 240 atm
100.000 Hours 60 atm 40 atm
* ISO 9080 Test
ACOUSTIC INSULATION
• Silent installations.
WIDE VARIETY
• More than 80 different products with diameters ranging from
up to 63 mm, both threaded and unthreaded male and
female pieces.
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1.2.2. Special fittings for radiator heating installations.
Solution for two-pipe installations
Uponor has developed the Q&E blind elbow for
direct connection to the radiator for this type of
installation. The Q&E blind elbow is made out of
Uponor eval PEX Q&E pipe and has a plug on one
end to facilitate pressure testing.
Advantages of the blind elbow - Direct connection to the radiator.

- Safety.
- Saves installation time.
- Simple, easy installation.
- Direct connection to the radiator.
Solution for single-pipe installations
The new Uponor Q&E Single-pipe Guide allows you Advantages

to connect Uponor evalPEX Q&E pipe and single-
pipe valves in a more secure, professional manner. • Reduces installation time by more than
75%.
Installation steps
• Maintains the distance between centres
1. Secure the single-pipe guide to the floor. constant: 35 mm.
Plaster, nailers, or screw and anchors can be used.
2. Insert the pipe through the lower conduits of • Protects the pipe when the wall is plastered.
the guide until it appears from the upper conduits.
3. (Optional) Install the extension to the pipe • Ideal solution for plaster board or
outlet. large-format bricks.
The extension makes it possible to orient the pipe • Includes plugs and decorative cover.
with a tighter angle in walls thicker than 40 mm.
4. The installation is ready to be plastered in
the wall. Once completed, install the single-pipe
valves and the decorative cover.
1.3. UPONOR Quick & Easy Connection System
The UPONOR Quick & Easy system is based on of these elements may completely alter the
the ability of UPONOR PEX pipe to recover its result of the connections. For this reason, only
original shape after being subjected to expan- original components must be used.
sion. The technique has been patented by
UPONOR and is designed exclusively for UPO- - UPONOR PEX/eval PEX.
NOR PEX pipe. - UPONOR Quick & Easy Rings.
- UPONOR Quick & Easy Fittings.
System components: - UPONOR Quick & Easy expander tools.
The system components have been carefully

designed to provide secure connections. Any
change in the dimensions and characteristics
1.3.1. Installation instructions for the UPONOR Quick & Easy system.
In order for the UPONOR Quick & Easy system to function perfectly, the following installation instruc
tions should be followed:
Step 1 Cut to length
Cut the pipe at a right angle with a suitable pipe-cutter.

The end of the pipe must be clean and free of scratchey.
Step 2 Place the Q&E ring on the pipe
Slip the Q&E ring matching the pipe dimension and type onto the pipe.
Have it project sligthly over the pipe end (max. 1mm). If the ring is equipped with
a stop and insert angle, these two properties will facilitate both usage and
placement of the ring.
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Step 3 connect the fitting
Open the expander handles fully, place the head inside the pipe and bring the
expander handles together gradually until they are fully colsed.
Turn the expander (maximum 1/8 turn).

Between expansions, turn the expander so that the head moves freely without
touching the walls of the pipe.
Final expansion
When the pipe touches the head stop, the final expansion should be done. If the
installation is being done in an area which is difficult to reach, it will be necessary
to hold for a maximum of 3 seconds following the last expansion before opening
and withdrawing the expander.
Push the pipe on the fitting and hold the pipe in place (against the fitting stop)
for 3 seconds - done!
Installation can be carried out in ambient temperatures as

low as -15ºC
Q&E Expander heads dimension Uponor Nº Tools

12 1004005 Manual Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
16 x 1.8/2.0 1001372 Manual Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
20 x 1.9/2.0 1001373 Manual Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
25 x 2.3 1001374 Manual Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
ISO PN6 H20 x 1.9/2.0 1004030 Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
H25 x 2.3 1001376 Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
H32 x 2.9 1001378 Battery Hydraulic 250bar
H40 x 3.7 1004033 Battery Hydraulic 250bar
H50 x 4.6 1004036 Hydraulic 250bar
ISO PN10 H20 x 2.8 1004062 Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
H32 x 4.4 DC 1042755 Battery Hydraulic 250bar
BS 22 x 2.0 1004009 Manual Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
NKB 28 1004014 Manual Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
H22 1004031 Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
H28 1004032 Light battery Battery Hydraulic 250bar
Note: Repeat expansions and perform the last one after the shoulder of the expander head meets the edge of the Q&E ring
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1.3.2. New Uponor Quick & Easy auto rotation adapter
The New Uponor Q&E rotating adapter allows expansions to be made having to turn the tool between
expansions, because the adapter head turns automatically:
- Compatible with 6bar pipes.
- Designed for connections up to 32mm.
1. Manual expander in start position with open 2. Close the handles. The head expands.
handles.
4. Manual expander ready for another ezpansion. 3. Open the handles. The head turns at the
The head segments are placed in different posi- same time as it retracts.
tions as in the start position.
1.3.2.1. Installation instructions for the UPONOR Q&E system using the new Uponor
Q&E auto rotation adapter.
The process for correctly preparing a Q&E connection using the new Uponor Q&E rotating adapter is as
follows:
Step 0
Preparing the tool.
Screw the adapter into the thread of the Q&E tool the same way as expander
heads are screwed in.
Then screw on the correct head for the dimensions of the pipe to be expanded
onto the adapter.
The expander tool is now ready to expand pipe.
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Step 1 Cut to length Step 2 Place the Q&E ring on the pipe
Step 3
Begin the connection.
Open the expander handles as wide as they will go, place the head
inside
the pipe and bring the expander handles together gradually until
they are fully closed.
Open the handles and remove the tool. The head will rotate auto-
matically during this process so the tool does not have to be
turned.
Final expansion.
Make the connection.
Push the pipe on the fitting and hold the pipe in place (against the
fitting stop) for 3 seconds - done!
The number of expansions required for a connection with the Uponor Q&E adapter is the same as without
the adapter.
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1.3.3. PPSU threaded fitting instructions
Material Threaded fittings Swivel nut

Polyphenylsulfone Radel R 5100
Use PTFE tape according to EN

751-3 FRp
Tape thickness:
0,076 - 0,1 mm for 1/2” threads
0,1 - 0,2 mm for 3/4” - 1 threads
• Ensure that gasket is in place.
• Do not use sealing tape on male

counter threads.
• Start to add PTFE tape from the
bottom of the thread. Move up
leaving first thread free.
• Add tape clockwise to allow

good sealing performance
between the threads.
• Fingertip tighten, and ...
• It will be easier for threads to get

a good start when having first
threads on male fitting free. ... tighten with suitable wrench 90º.
Following products are strictly forbiden

Following products are recommended
with Q&E PPSU products
with Q&E PPSU products
OK
Ever Seal Thread 483
PTFE tapes according to EN 751-3 FRp
Loctite 518, Loctite 542, Loctite 55
Loctite 5061, Loctite 5331, Loctite 516
Scotch-Grip Rubber 1300, Scotch- Grip Rubber 2141
Scotch-Grip Rubber 847, Rector Seal 5
Rite-Lock, Selet Unyte
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1.3.4. UPONOR Quick & Easy Tools
• Uponor Manual Expander
All manual Q&E sets include pliers, expansion heads,
graphite paste 30g and Q&E fitting instructions.
Designed for connections:

- up to 32mm in case of 6bar pipes
- up to 25mm in case of 10bar pipes.
• Uponor Q&E Light Tool

Autorotation.
Compatible with manual tool heads and H-heads.
Characteristics:
- Li-ion battery
- Battery charging time: approx. 1 hour.
- Charge duration:
165 joints; 16x2,2mm pipe
- Weight: 1,9 kg.
• Uponor battery powered Tool

230V battery powered tool in plastic carrying case.
Designed for connections:

Characteristics:
- Battery charging time: approx. 1 hour.
- Charge duration:
- Weight: 4 kg with battery.
• Uponor Hydraulic Tool

230V Electric-hydraulic tool.
Uponor hydraulic tool with PC40QC exchangeable

pistol is designed for connections:
Uponor hydraulic tool with PC63QC exchangeable

pistol is designed for connections:
- up to 63mm in case of 6bar and 10bar pipes.
Characteristics:
- Asynchronous motor 230V-50 Hz.
- Motor power 375W.
- Lenght x Width x Thickness:
620x310x260mm.
- Weight: 19,2 kg.
- Pistols with quick connection horses.
Tool storage and maintenance •The tool's cone should always be protected before
storing, for example by keeping a head on the
•Handle the expander, cone and heads with tool. The head should be loosened by turning it so
caution. that the expander handles close when it is being
put away in its case.
•The head's cone should always be kept clean, and
pressure should be applied to it before using. •Operating control.
Otherwise, the expansion force will increase and - Measure the diameter of the flat part of the
service life will be reduced. The tool is delivered segments in the open position (with the
completely clean, without a layer of grease. expander handles closed). The minimum
diame ter should be the value specified in the
•Keep all parts except for the cone clean and free table.
of grease.
- When the minimum diameter is not reached,
•Manually mount the head to the stop (with the or if the tool fails to function correctly for
expander handles in the completely open some reason, the handles and/or head should
position). be replaced.
•The head segments should be completely clean - The tool should be repaired or replaced if the
and dry before using them. segments do not open symmetrically.
1.3.5. UPONOR PEX clamp connection fittings.

Range of application: Components.
Uponor PEX clamp connection fittings cover a The couplings include an integrated internal bus-
complete line of UPONOR PEX couplings and fit- hing with O-ring seal, an external clamp that is
tings for plumbing, heating, and industrial installa- secured to the body of the coupling, an octagonal
tions. UPONOR Large-size bronze fittings are base, and a threaded male end for connection with
available for the series 3.2 from 32 to 63 mm UPONOR PEX clamp connection fittings or other
external pipe diameter and for series 5 from 32 to types of connectors. The interior bushing in cou-
110 mm external pipe diameter. plings with diameters ranging from 32 to 63 mm
and in both series is made with DZR
(Dezincification resistant brass). The clamp has a
diagonal partition and an external screwed anchor.
Couplings from 75 to 110 mm are made entirely of
bronze, with the screw and nut made of stainless
steel. UPONOR PEX clamp connection brass fit-
tings are made of bronze or stainless steel. They
are joined by threaded connections. The connec-
tion can be sealed with an EPDM Uponor O-ring.
DIAMETER Wrench Screw Tightening torque (Nm)

32 5 M8 9,3
40 6 M8 22
50 6 M10 22
63 8 M10 44
75 19 M12 76
90 24 M16 187
110 24 M16 187
17 Uponor PEX
Assembling procedure:
1. Chamfer the square cut pipe end with a debu-

rring tool or knife. Ensure that the pipe end is
clean and that any external burrs are removed.
5. Reunite the clamping sleeve with the coupling

ensuring that the locking groove on the support
sleeve of the coupling engages with the clamping
sleeve.
2. Unbolt the clamping sleeve,prise it apart as
shown with pliersand remove it from the coupling.
6. Lubricate the threads on the bolt and the was-

her with a suitable lubricant and insert the bolt
into position. Tighten until the clamp is closed.
3.Mount the sleeve on to the end of the pipe.

Note that the clamping sleeve is strong and will
resist being prised apart. Therefore, once the bolt
has been removed and the sleeve forced open,
place the head of the bolt into the gap before
removing the pliers, in order to keep the lugs
apart.
4. Connect the pipe to the coupling pressing it as

far as the locking groove.
Wrong Right
2. Tap water installation design (examples)
2.1. Elements in a tap water installation
Please check your country norm (like EN 806-3 or Tap water systems influences the quality of the
DIN 1988-3) for choosing and calculating the ins- drinking water and moisture protection. Therefore
tallation. the choice of system is a central decision in the
building project.
Tap water installations can follow the tee configu- Built- in Uponor PEX is a complete solution that
ration or can be configured with manifolds. The contains all needed components.
Uponor Q&E system (PPSU and brass) can be used
in both types of installation.
Tee instalation
A tee installation with Uponor components offers the following advantages:
- Wide product range.

- Possibility of multiple installation conbinations.
- Suitable for all kinds of buildings.
19 Uponor PEX
Manifold instalation
A manifold installation with Uponor components offers the following advantages:

- Fewer connection points
- Accessible connection points
- Reduced pressure and temperature variances
- Quick installation
Uponor pipe in pipe installation:
LEAK PROTECTION
In case of leakage, the conduit pipes and leak
proof cabinets avoid water damage in the house.
The wallboxes have a watertight connection to the
pipe and the water flows within the conduit to the
cabinet.
EASY RENOVATION
The wallboxes and conduit pipe installation provi-
des the possibility to replace the pipe without
going into the wall or floor.
Technical 20
Guidelines
3. Radiator installation desings
3.1. Radiator installation desing: two-pipe installation
This is the traditional system for radiator installa- intake temperature in all of the radiators is practi-
tion. The feed pipes are installed in parallel, so the cally the same.
water that reaches each radiator from the boiler
returns directly to it. In this type of installation, the
Direct return Tichelman System
Types of two-pipe installations.
As shown in the figure, there are two main pipes, possibilities: direct return and Tichelman System.
one feed pipe and one for return, on which the dif-
ferent radiators are connected. There are two
Feed
Return
In the first, the return pipe starts from the most With inverted return, the return pipe starts from
distant radiator and collects the water from the the closest radiator to the boiler and continues in
different radiators until it is returned to the boiler. the direction of the supply until it reaches the boi-
The water path is shorter for closer radiators so ler. The paths to each radiator have similar lengths
pressure loss is lower and the flow must be pro- so no flow regulation is required.
perly regulated.
21 Uponor PEX
Water must always enter the radiator through the the radiator exceeds 25 elements, the solution
top and exit through the bottom, with both shown on the left should be adopted so that that
solutions shown in the figure. When the length of the radiator does not lose power.
Solution A
Intake and output on
opposite sides
Intake and output on

the same side
Ways of connecting water intakes and outputs
The radiators have 1" threaded connections. For are used (see the table below). The panels are
connections with smaller diameter pipe, reducers equipped with a 1/2" connection.
Supply power Kcal/h F intake/output

< 1.500 3/8’’
> 1.500 1/2’’
In order to obtain good regulation of the flow of makes a first setting that limits the opening of the
water that enters the radiators, each intake is valve. Single setting is done by the users, opening
equipped with a single or double setting valves. In and closing the valves.
the case of double setting valves, the installer
A lock-shield valve is also installed as shown in possible to remove a radiator without draining the
the figure, installed on the outlet of each radiator. installation.
Using this valve, along with the setting valve, it is
Lock-shield valve
Setting valve
Lock-shield valve Placement of the Valve and Lock-Shield Valve
The diameters of the valves and lock-shield valves are determined
based on the supply power, as shown in the table below:
Radiator power Kcal/h F intake/output

< 1.500 3/8’’
> 1.500 1/2’’
As a variation of the setting valves, thermostatic There are many different valves for connections to
valves can be installed that allow the ambient tem- radiators on the market. To connect with Uponor
perature of the locations in which they are insta- evalPEX Q&E pipe, the use of a valve with an
lled to be controlled. adapter for cross-linked polyethylene pipe
These valves can save energy. The valves may be 16x1.8mm is recommended. (consult the valve
straight or angled, depending on their placement manufacturer).
in the installation.
Likewise, thermostatic heads or electrothermal
actuators controlled by thermostats or regulation
centres can also be used.
Radiator valve with adapter for PEX 16x1.8 mm.
23 Manual Técnico Uponor

3.1.1. Elements in a radiator two-pipe installation
The following calculation is based on a Spanish norm. Please check for you country if
another if another norm accountable.
1 2
MATERIAL BREAKDOWN
1 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC TEE 25x20x20

2 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC REDUCER TEE (PPSU) 20x16x16
3 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC TEE 16x16x16
4 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC BLIND ELBOW
5 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC STRAIGHT SWIVEL NUT 25x3/4''
UPONOR eval PEX 16x1.8
3.2. Radiator installation desing: single-pipe installation
Installation system in which the radiators are ins- For this type of system, there is a specific valve for
talled in series, in other words, the return from the connecting the suppliers easily and quickly. As
first radiator acts as the intake for the second, shown in the following figure, the water enters
which in turn acts as the feed for the third one, through A, one part of this water is distributed
and so on until it returns to the boiler. This type of through the radiator, while the rest will go directly
circuit is called a ring installation. to return B, mixing with the outlet water from
radiator A. The return water B, at a lower tempera-
ture, will be used to feed the next radiator in the
ring.
Single-pipe circuit Cross
In this case, the water temperatures are different

for each radiator. This means that the last radia-
tors in the ring must be slightly oversized to com-
pensate for the temperature drop. Section of a single-pipe valve
Feed
Return
Single-pipe installation
25 Uponor PEX
3.2.1. Elements in a radiator single-pipe installation
MATERIAL BREAKDOWN
1 UPONOR Q&E SINGLE-PIPE GUIDE

2 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC MANIFOLD 3/4''x16x16x16x16
3 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC MANIFOLD BOX
4 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC STRAIGHT SWIVEL NUT 25x3/4''
3.3. System desing: Radiator manifold based installation
This is an installation system in which the radiators

are supplied from a single manifold. The water In this type of installation, the pressure loss at fit-
from the boiler feeds a manifold that distributes it tings is minimized because the feed and return cir-
to each radiator and the return from the radiators cuits are run directly with no fittings.
is sent to another manifold, and from there to the
boiler. This means that the input temperature in all
of the radiators is practically the same. The main
advantages are:
- Easy design
- Easy installation
- Minimal pressure loss
- No connections in the floor or in walls
- Fewer fittings
- Better pressure and temperature balance
27 Uponor PEX
3.3.1. Elements in a radiator manifold based installation
2 3
MATERIAL BREAKDOWN
1 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC BLIND ELBOW

2 UPONOR Q&E MANIFOLD 1'' T-2x16
3 UPONOR Q&E MANIFOLD 1'' T-3x16
4 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC SWIVEL TERMINAL (PPSU) 25x3/4"
5 UPONOR Q&E PLASTIC MANIFOLDS BOX
4. Watertightness test in tap water plumbing and radiator heating installations
For thermoplastic and multi-layer pipe, tests carried d) in the case of a significant water leak, reduction
out in accordance with Method A of the Standard of the pressure to 0.5 times the design pressure as
ENV 12108-02 will be considered to be valid. shown in
figure 1;
- Once the aforementioned test has been carried e) close the purge tap. If it stabilizes at a constant
out, the installation will be connected to the taps pressure, greater than 0.5 times the design pressure,
and consumption devices and subjected to the test it indicates that the conduit system is correct.
again. Monitor the evolution for 90 min. Make a visual ins-
pection to locate possible leaks. If the pressure drops
- The pressure gauge used in this test must detect during this period, it indicates the existence of a leak
pressure intervals of at least 0.1 bar. in the system. The test result should be recorded.
- These pressures refer to street level.
Method A of the Standard UNE ENV 12108-02
The test consists of the following steps:

a) open the purge system;
b) purge the system with water to expel all of the air
that can be removed using this method. Stop the
flow and close the purge system;
c) application of the selected hydrostatic test pres-
sure equal to 1.5 times the design pressure, by pum-
ping, as shown in figure 1, during the first 30 min.
The inspection should be carried out at this time to
detect any leaks in the test system considered.
29 Uponor PEX
5. Storage and installation
5.1. Storage
UPONOR PEX pipe is supplied from the factory on (sunlight) during storage and installation. Store
rolls or bars. This pipe is packaged in cardboard the pipe in its original packaging. Keep oil-based
boxes or wrapped in black plastic sheets. The ins- products, solvents, paint, and tape from coming
tallation instructions are provided along with the into contact with the pipe since the composition of
pipe. Protect the pipe from ultraviolet radiation these products could be harmful to the pipe.
5.2. Uncoiling the pipe
During installation of the pipe, keep the dust plugs

over the end of the pipe so that no dirt can enter
the system. The uncoiling devices, like the one in
the figure, can simplify the process of unrolling the
pipe.
5.3. Cutting the pipe
Small-gauge UPONOR PEX pipe can be cut with a

plastic pipe cutter like the one supplied by Uponor.
Cuts should always be made perpendicular to the
longitudinal direction of the pipe. The pipe should
be clear of all excess material and protuberances
that could affect the connection.
Uponor Pipe-cutter
5.4. Bending pipe
UPONOR PEX pipe is normally bent without the Cool the pipe in water or allow to air cool.
need for special tools. When bending with a small
radius and with the pipe cold, a pipe bender may Note: Overheating of the pipe will cause it to lose
be needed. the dimensions calibrated in the factory. These
sections should not be used as connection points.
Hot-bending can be used with UPONOR PEX pipe.
To do this, use a hot-air gun (stripper), if possible
with a diffuser (max. 180ºC). Do not use a naked
flame. The pipe could be damaged due to the lack
of control over the temperature applied. The pipe
can be heated until the material at the point to be
bent is almost transparent (max. 140ºC). Bend the
pipe once until the desired position is achieved.
5.5. Length contraction
When pipe has been in service and the temperatu- Having adequate distance between anchors, the
re and pressure drop, a contraction process takes attachment between the pipe and fittings will be
place (max. 1.5% of the length). greater than the contraction force and no problems
will result, provided that the fittings are installed
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5.6. Manifold positioning
The locations of the manifolds must be selected consumption points.

taking the following criteria into account: - They should allow easy connection of the fee
- They should be accessible for future der pipe.
maintenance. Sometimes it is helpful to install more than one
- They should have easy access to the manifold.
5.7. Running and supporting pipe
Pipe should be positioned to minimize the Pipe can be installed directly on the construction
possibility of accidental perforation. In installations material. Exposed pipe should be secured with half
with corrugated sheaths, a lower number of curves sleeves and clamps that maintain the shape of the
in the run facilitates re-installation in case of a pipe.
malfunction.
5.8. Thermal Memory.
In the case of accidental pinch-off of a pipe during a naked flame. The pipe could be damaged since
installation, the pipe should be heated gently and there would be no control over the temperature
very carefully. The thermal memory will be applied. Cool the pipe with a wet rag.
activated and the pipe will be stretched. Never use
5.9. Filling and checking the system
The installation should be filled slowly to avoid occur, a pressure test should be conducted.
creating air pockets in the system. Make sure that
there are no leaks. To make sure that this does not
31 Uponor PEX
6. Installation and fixation distances
6.1. Installations that allow expansion
UPONOR PEX, like all materials, is subject to ther- contraction of the UPONOR PEX pipe can be cal-
mal expansion. To prevent problems this phenome- culated with the following equation:
non must be taken into account when designing
the installation. The expansion or
ΔL = ΔT • L • α
L = length mm.
T = temperature (K).
α = PEX thermal expansion coefficient(0,18mm/mK).
As you can see, the expansion of cross-linked pol- With UPONOR PEX, we avoid the problem of
yethylene is greater than that of metals. However, welds that burst due to expansion forces or cracks
the thermal expansion forces are minimal. in concrete in the case of concealed pipes.
DIMENSION Max. Force of Max. Force of Force of

mm Expansion (N) Contraction (N) Contraction
25 x 2,3 350 550 200
32 x 2,9 600 1000 400
40 x 3,7 900 1500 600
50 x 4,6 1400 2300 900
63 x 5,8 2300 3800 1500
75 x 6,8 3200 5300 2100
90 x 8,2 4600 7500 2900
110 x 10 6900 11300 4400
Maximum expansion force Contraction force

This is the force generated when a fixed pipe is This is the remaining force on the pipe at the ins-
heated to the maximum operating temperature of tallation temperature due to the reduction in
95ºC. length when the fixed pipe has been at the maxi-
mum operating pressure and maximum operating
Maximum contraction force temperature for some time.
This is the force caused by thermal contraction
when the pipe has been installed in a fixed position
at the maximum operating temperature.
6.1.1. Positioning of fixed points
A fixed point is a point at which the installation is expansion or contraction movement of the oppo-
anchored without the possibility of movement, site arm. Fixed points are determined in order to
which normally occurs at the anchor to a fitting or limit expansion or to allow expansion in the direc-
manifold. The clamps that support the pipe are not tion that does not cause problems.
considered to be fixed points because they allow
longitudinal movements; only when they are loca- The figure below clarifies this point.
ted at a change of direction are they considered to
be fixed points because they will oppose the
Positioning of fixed points, installation with branches.
33 Uponor PEX
6.1.2. Pipe installation allowing expansion using a flexible arm
The flexible arm must be long enough to prevent As you can see, the clamp in the change of
any damage. The clamps must leave enough space direction is a fixed point if we consider the
to prevent the elbow from coming into contact expansion of the opposite arm.
with the wall after expansion. A typical installation
is shown in figures 2 and 3.
Fixed point
Clamp
Increase in length
Length of the flexible arm
Length of the pipe section
Figure 2: The flexible arm compensates for expansion.
Fixed point
Clamp
Increase in length
Length of the flexible arm
Figure 3: Compensation for expansion ΔL' with flexible arm.
The length of the flexible arm, LB can be calculated with the following eq uation:
LB = c • (de• ΔL )
Where
ΔL is the increase in length, in millimetres.
LB is the flexible arm in millimetres.
c es is a constant, which in the case of PEX is 12.
de is the outside diameter in millimetres.
6.1.3. Pipe installation allowing expansion using an expansion loop
The typical installation is shown in figure 4.
ΔL = Δt • L • α
Fixed point
Clamp
Increase in length
Length of flexible arm
Figura 4: Compensating for expansion by using expansion loops
The expansion loop will preferably be such that l2 = 0.5 • l1

The length of the flexible arm LB = l1 + l1 + l2
6.1.4 . Pipe installation allowing expansion with half sleeves and supported by clamps
The maximum distances between the clamps and

the half-sleeve anchors are obtained from the
following tables.
Fixed point
Clamp
Increase in length
Length of flexible arm
Figure 5: Half sleeves and clamps
35 Uponor PEX
Distance L1
External diameter of the L1, cold water L1, hot water
pipe mm
de < 20 1500 1000
20 < de < 40 1500 1200
40 < de < 75 1500 1500
75 < de < 110 2000 2000
Distance L2
External diameter of the L2, cold water L2, hot water
pipe mm
de < 20 500 200
20 < de < 25 500 300
25 < de < 32 750 400
32 < de < 40 750 600
40 < de < 75 750 750
75 < de < 110 1000 1000
6.1.5. Pipe installation allowing expansion using clamps
Clamp
Distance between
clamps
Figure 6: installation with clamps
Distance L1
External diameter of L1, cold water L1, hot water
pipe mm
de < 16 750 400
16 < de < 20 800 500
20 < de < 25 850 600
25 < de < 32 1000 650
32 < de < 40 1100 800
40 < de < 50 1250 1000
50 < de < 63 1400 1200
63 < de < 75 1500 1300
75 < de < 90 1650 1450
90 < de < 110 1900 1600
For vertical pipe, L1 must be multiplied by 1.3
6.2. Pipe installation not allowing expansion
In many situations, the pipe must be installed bet- porting of the pipe on fixed points does not pre-
ween two fixed points. In this case, the forces sent any problem due to the insignificant forces of
generated by thermal expansion or contraction are dilation and contraction. A few examples are pro-
transmitted to the building structure through the vided in figures 7, 8, 9, and 10.
supports. Once again, we reiterate that the sup-
6.2.1. Positioning fixed points
The fixed points are positioned in such a way that distance between fixed points may not exceed 6m.
there is no dilation or contraction. The maximum
X Fixed point
II Clamps
Figure 7: Position of two fixed points in branching installation
37 Uponor PEX
6.2.2. Installation between fixed points with half sleeves
Maximum distances between fixed points, clamps, must conform to the previous tables.
and anchors to half sleeves as shown in figure 8
Fixed point
Clamp
continuous
Anchoring to the half sleeve
support
Distance between clamps or clamp and
fixed point given in section 7.1.5
Distance between half-sleeve anchors

given in section 7.1.5
Figure 8: Half sleeves and clamps not allowing expansion
6.2.3. Installation between fixed points with clampswith clamps
Maximum distances between fixed points and

clamps, as shown in figure 9 must conform to the
table for distance L1.
Fixed point
Clamp
Distance between clamps or

clamp and fixed point
Figure 9: Installation between fixed points with clamps
Distance L1
Outside diameter of L1, cold water L1, hot water

the pipe mm
de < 16 600 250
16 < de < 20 700 300
20 < de < 25 800 350
25 < de < 32 900 400
32 < de < 40 1100 500
40 < de < 50 1250 600
50 < de < 63 1400 750
63 < de < 75 1500 900
75 < de < 90 1650 1100
90 < de < 110 1850 1300
For vertical pipes, L1 must be multiplied by 1.3
6.2.4. Installation with pipe secured to fixed points only
In this case, the forces generated by thermal Fixed point

expansion and contraction are only partially trans-
mitted through the fixed points to the building
structure.
This type of installation can be carried out when
the expansion caused by the temperature increase
does not pose a problem and is visually
acceptable.
Figure 10: Installation with

pipe secured to fixed points
only
6.3. Pipe with corrugated protection
Normally, corrugation is used with concealed pipe llation layout have a radius that is at least equal to
with a diameter less than or equal to 25 when eight times the diameter of the UPONOR PEX pipe
using manifolds in the installation. This installation that has the corrugation. Also, avoid allowing
allows pipe to be replaced without opening the cement to enter between the pipe and the protec-
wall. Just release the pipe from the manifold at tive sleeve.
one end and the device discharge at the other and
pull the pipe, which should come out with no dif- In these cases, thermal expansion does not need to
ficulty, leaving the installation ready to insert the be taken into consideration. Just secure the pipe
new pipe. by the parts that emerge from the wall or from the
floor, for example with a manifold at one end and
To facilitate the work of removing and inserting anchor base elbow on the other.
the pipe in a corrugated pipe concealed into the
wall, we recommend that the curves in the insta-
6.4. Bare pipe concealed in cement

There is no problem to recess pipe, because the DN Hot Bending Cold
extraction and contraction forces are very small in Bending
comparison with metal piping and no cracking
occurs as a result of expansion. 16 20 25
The following minimum curvature radii are
recommended: 12 25 25
15 35 35
16 35 35
The minimum radii for cold bending are: 18 40 65

DN 32-40: 8 times the outside diameter
DN 50-63: 10 times the outside diameter 20 45 90
DN 75-90-110: 15 times the outside diameter
22 50 110
The pipe should be secured in the desired position
before embedding it, especially at the exit points 25 55 125
from the wall or floor.
28 65 140
39 Uponor PEX
7. Uponor PEX pipe nomograms
Pressure drop nomogram

Pressure drop nomogram
Wirsbo-evalPEX
7.1. Pressure drop nomogrampipe,
Uponor Wirsbo-pePEX
eval PEX Q&E pipe
The nomog ram is calcula ted at a wa ter tempe rature of +70 ˚C

kPa/m
10 0
2.5
2.0
3.0
2.5
4.0
15x
1 2x
22x
1 8x
28x
2.3
2.0
2.0
50
2.9
25x
1 7x
20x
32x
3.7
40x
4.6
50x
5.8
63x
6.9
10
75x
8.2
.0
0
1 0.
90x
10
x
110
7. 0
6.0
5
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
1
2.0
1.7
5
0.5 1.5
1.2
5
1.0
m/
s
0.1
0.6
0.5
0.05
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.2 5
0
0.5
0.01
0.01 0.05 0.1 0.5 1 5 10 50 10 0
l/s
Roughness factor 0,0005

Tempe rature ˚C: 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Factor: 0.95 0.98 1.00 1.02 1.05 1.10 1.14 1.20 1.25
= Guideline for sizing (0,1 kPa).

= Min. wa ter speed.
7.2. Pressure drop nomogram Uponor PEX pipe
kPa/m The nomog ram is calcula ted at a wa ter tempe rature of +70 ˚C
10 0
20x .5
2.2
25x .0
2.5
2.8
3.5
2
3
1 8x
4.0
16x
22x
1 5x
4.4
28x
50
32x
5.5
40x
6.9
50x
8.7
.3
63x
10
.3
10
75x
12
.0
.1
x1 5
90x
11 0
10
7. 0
6.0
5 5.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
1
2.0
1.7
5
1.5
0.5
1.2
5
1.0
m/
s
0.1 0.6
0.5
0.05 0.4
0.3
0.2
5
0.1 0.2
5 0
0.01
0.01 0.05 0.1 0.5 1 5 10 50 10 0

l/s
Roughness factor 0.0005

Tempe rature ˚C: 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10
Factor: 0.95 0.98 1.00 1.02 1.05 1.10 1.14 1.20 1.25
41 Uponor PEX
8. Uponor pipe insulation
Uponor pipes offers a series of characteristics Uponor pipe offers the best insulation
that make it very different from other pipe avai- properties in comparison with steel and copper
lable on the market. Also, plastic pipe reduces metal piping, so technically the thickness of the
such common problems as condensation on insulation on this pipe could be reduced,
metal pipes. although we recommend conforming to the
regulations specified in each country.
If we add to this the fact that common cons-
truction materials (plaster, cement, etc.) do not Consult the specific regulations that apply in
damage the pipe, we have the optimum charac- each country.
teristics for the installation.
8.1. Heat loss in bare Uponor pipe
Object of study: Where:

To evaluate the heat loss occurring in bare A = area of contact with the external surface
Uponor piping. K = total coefficient sum of heat transmission
³T = temperature differential between the
Calculation bases: external environment and the water in the pipe.
The transmission of heat from the water that
circulates through the pipe to the external envi-
ronment of the room per metre of pipe is given
by the general formula: Q = A x K x ³T
Considering that the coefficients of heat trans- coefficients is as follows:

mission λ1are constants with the temperature
and the water speed is 2 m/s, the value of these
• α1: Surface coefficient of the water (9500 W/m2 °C).

• D1: Inside diameter of the Uponor pipe (m).
• λ1: Heat transmission coefficient of Uponor piping.
Uponor PEX 0,35 W/mºC
• D2: Outside diameter of the Uponor pipe (m).
• α2: 6 W/m2 ºC
• T.exterior: ambient temperature (°C)
• T.agua: water temperature (°C)
This means that for different diameters and following heat losses (W/m) in Uponor PEX
thermal differences, we would obtain the pipes:
Thermal
Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX
Difference
16x2,0 (W/m) 20x1,9 (W/m) 25x2,3 (W/m) 32x2,9 (W/m) 40x3,7 (W/m) 50x4,6 (W/m) 63x5,8 (W/m) 75x6,8 (W/m) 90x8,2 (W/m) 110x10 (W/m)
(ºC)
10 84,3 102,2 106,3 108,4 106,3 107,2 107,3 109,3 108,8 109,1
20 168,6 204,3 212,5 216,9 212,7 214,4 214,6 218,5 217,6 218,3
30 252,9 306,5 318,8 325,3 319,0 321,6 321,9 327,8 326,3 327,4
40 337,2 408,6 425,0 433,8 425,3 428,8 429,2 437,0 435,1 436,6
50 421,6 510,8 531,3 542,2 531,6 536,0 536,6 546,3 543,9 545,7
60 505,9 612,9 637,6 650,7 638,0 643,2 643,9 655,5 652,7 654,9
70 590,2 715,1 743,8 759,1 744,3 750,4 751,2 764,8 761,4 764,0
80 674,5 817,3 850,1 867,5 850,6 857,6 858,5 874,1 870,2 873,1
8.2. Heat loss in Uponor insulated pipes

Object of study: Calculation bases:
Evaluate heat losses on an Uponor pipe covered Based on what has been described thus far, the
with a sheath. calculation process for heat loss on a sheathed
Uponor pipe would be:
Considering that the coefficients of heat trans- take the following values:
mission λ1 are constant with temperature and
the water speed is 2 m/s, the coefficients will
• α1: Surface coefficient of the water (9500 W/m2 °C).

• D1: Inside diameter of the Uponor pipe (m).
• λ1: Heat transmission coefficient of the pipe.
Uponor PEX 0,35 W/mºC
• D2: Outside diameter of the Uponor pipe (m).
• λ2: Coefficient of heat transmission of the insulation (0.04 W/mºC)
• D3: Outside diameter of the insulation (m).
• T.exterior: ambient temperature (°C)
• T.water: water temperature (°C)
43 Uponor PEX
This means that for different diameters and wing heat losses (W/m) in Uponor PEX pipe
thermal differences, we would obtain the follo- with an insulation of 20mm:
Thermal Uponor
Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX Uponor PEX
Difference PEX
16x2,0 (W/m) 20x1,9 (W/m) 25x2,3 (W/m) 32x2,9 (W/m) 40x3,7 (W/m) 63x5,8 (W/m) 75x6,8 (W/m) 90x8,2 (W/m) 110x10 (W/m)
(ºC) 50x4,56 (W/m)
10 2,0 2,2 2,6 3,0 3,5 4,1 4,9 5,6 6,4 7,5
20 3,9 4,5 5,1 6,0 7,0 8,2 9,8 11,2 12,9 15,1
30 5,9 6,7 7,7 9,0 10,5 12,3 14,6 16,7 19,3 22,6
40 7,8 9,0 10,3 12,1 14,0 16,4 19,5 22,3 25,7 30,2
50 9,8 11,2 12,8 15,1 17,5 20,6 24,4 27,9 32,2 37,7
60 11,8 13,4 15,4 18,1 21,0 24,7 29,3 33,5 38,6 45,3
70 13,7 15,7 18,0 21,1 24,5 28,8 34,2 39,1 45,0 52,8
80 15,7 17,9 20,5 24,1 28,1 32,9 39,0 44,6 51,4 60,3
* Insulation thickness 20 mm.

For other insulation thicknesses, heat loss should be calculated with the formula described above.
9. Uponor PEX expansion, contraction and heat emission

Linear expansion
Uponor-PEX pipes have great linear expansion With visible installation, the expansive forces are
and small expansive forces compared with metal tranferred to expansion-absorbing devices or to
pipes. With concealed installation, linear expan- the building structure through fixing.
sion take place between pipe and protective
pipe.
Example: From the graph, the thermal expansion at 20ºC

is 2.5mm/m, while the expansion at 70ºC is
A riser pipe transporting hot water is installed at 12.5mm/m.
an ambient temperature of 20 ºC. How much
will the riser expand if the transported water has The expansion of the pipe will be 12.5-2.5 =
a temperature of 70 ºC ? 10mm/m when carrying water at 70ºC.
Expansion and contraction/shrinking force
Forces of expansion and contraction can appear

when a pipe has installed at an ambient temperatu-
re of about 20 ºC and is then suddenly exposed to a
water temperature of 90 ºC. Forces can appear
during both expansion and contraction. However if
the temperature changes gradually or if the pipe can
give sideways, the strength of the forces will dimi-
nish. Naturally sideways movement can be influen-
ced by pipe length and by clamping, but note that
the length of the pipe has no bearing on the size of
the force.
Heat emission
W/m 110x10.0 90x8.2
250
75x6.8
225
63x5.8
200 (63x8.7 95%)
175 50x4.6
(50x6.9 95%)
150
40x3.7
(40x5.5 96%)
125 32x2.9
(32x4.4 97%)
100 28x4.0
25x2.3
22x3.0
75 20x2.0
18x2.5
50 17x2.0
15x2.5
25
12x2.0
0 10x1.8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 ˚C
Operating temperature and pressure
The operating pressure can be found for any opera- Example 2

ting conditions based on the tangential stress dia-
gram if the pipe series is known: What is the continuous operating pressure that an
Uponor PEX pipe from series 5 withstands operating
Example I continually at 20ºC for 50 years?
What is the continuous operating pressure that an On the graph we look for the straight line for 20ºC.
Uponor PEX pipe from series 5 withstands operating
continually at 60ºC for 50 years? σ = 9,5 Mpa
On the graph we look for the straight line for 60ºC. Pt = σ / S= 9,5/5 = 1.9 MPa = 19 Kg/cm2
For 50 years:
σ = 6 Mpa The pipe can therefore operate at 19 kg/cm2 and
Pt = σ / S= 6/5 = 1.2 MPa = 12 Kg/cm2 20ºC for 50 years.
So the pipe can operate at 12 kg/cm2 and 60ºC for

50 years.
45 Uponor PEX
The flow that the pump must supply must now be So we are looking for a pump with the following
calculated. Knowing the boiler power, we can cal- characteristics:
culate the flow needed for this installation with
the following formula: (Supposing a ΔT of 20ºC)
PBOILER
Q= (I/s)
ΔTCIRCUIT•3.600
If we are working with a ΔT of 20ºC for the circuit

and we substitute:
We are looking for a pump capable of supplying a

12.527 flow of 0.174 l/s with a peak pressure of 0.56
Q= = 0,174 I/s metres water column.
20 * 3.600
Note that in this type of installation, the pressure
loss at fittings is minimized because the sending
and return circuits are run directly with no fittings,
Q = 0,174 I/s due to the high degree of flexibility of the UPO-
NOR evalPEX Q&E pipe. In any case, tables with
the equivalent pressure loss at fittings are included
ΔP = 1,56 m.c.a. in the appendix in order to make the necessary
calculations.
Appendix 1. Calculation example of a tap water Manifold installation
These examples are a based on Spanish regulation. Please consider your local regulations.
A) Minimum instantaneous flow rate
Instantaneous flow rate is defined as the flow that must spanish Technical Building Code, Water Supply, the
be supplied to each one of the sanitary devices regar- minimum instantaneous flow rate for each type of
dless of their operating status. According to point 2.1.3 device will be:
of the Basic Health Document, section HS-4, of the
Minimum instantaneous Minimum instantaneous flow
DEVICE TYPE flow rate for cold water rate for sanitary hot water
[ dm3/s ] [ dm3/s ]
Hand washer 0.05 0.03
Washbasin, 0.10 0.065
Shower 0.20 0.10
Bathtub > 1.40 m 0.30 0.20
Bathtub < 1.40 m 0.20 0.15
Bidet 0.10 0.065
Toilet with tank 0.10 -
Toilet with fluxor 1.25 -
Urinal with timed flush 0.15 -
Urinal with tank (each) 0.04 -
Household kitchen sink 0.20 0.10
Non-household sink 0.30 0.20
Household dishwasher 0.15 0.10
Industrial dishwasher (20 services) 0.25 0.20
Laundry 0.20 0.10
Household washing machine 0.20 0.15
Industrial washing machine (8 kg) 0.60 0.40
Isolated tap 0.15 0.10
Garage tap 0.20 -
Drain 0.20 -
Note: For consumption devices not included in this table (hydro-massages, etc.), the manufacturer must provide the minimum instantaneous flow
rate, and in such case, the minimum pressure for correct operation.
Note: Consult specific standards in each country.
B) Maximum and minimum pressure.
According to point 2.1.3. of the Basic Health a) 100kPa for common taps;
Document, section HS-4, ,of the spanish Technical b) 150 kPa for fluxors, heaters, boilers.
Building Code Water Supply, in all consumption The pressure at any consumption point must not
points, the minimum dynamic pressure for the cal- exceed 500 kPa.
culation flow or the simultaneous flow must be:
C) Minimum diameters.
The minimum diameter is defined as the minimum diameter that can be used in each case.
Minimum rated diameter of branching to devices.
According to product standard UNE-EN ISO 15875, the rated diameter is defined in relation to the out-
side diameter. According to point 4.3 of the Basic Health Document, section HS-4, of the spanish Technical
Building Code, Water Supply, the minimum rated diameters for branching to devices are:
Consumption point Diameter (mm)

Hand sink 12
Washbasin, bidet 12
Shower 12
Bathtub > 1.40 mm 20
Bathtub < 1.40 mm 20
Toilet with tank 12
Toilet with fluxor 25-40
Urinal with timed flush 12
Urinal with tank 12
Household kitchen sink 12
Industrial sink 20
Household dishwasher 12
Industrial dishwasher 20
Household washing machine 20
Industrial washing machine 25
Drain 20
Note: consult specific standards for each country.
47 Uponor PEX
Minimum rated feed diameter.
According to point 4.3 of the Basic Health Document, section HS-4, of the spanish Technical Building Code,
Water Supply, the minimum rated feed diameters are:
Segment considered Diameter (mm)

Supply to private moist rooms: bathroom, kitchen 20
Supply to individual branch: home, apartment, commercial space 20
Pipe (riser or down) 20
Main distributor 25
<50 kW 12
50 - 250 kW 20
Supply to HVAC equipment
250 - 500 kW 25
Note: consult specific standards for each country.
D) Simultaneous flow.
In practice, taps in sanitary hot water installations ope- installed flow is reduced to a simultaneous flow by
rate briefly (less than 15 minutes in general). All taps applying a coefficient of simultaneity.
are not normally open at the same time, so the
Calculating simultaneous flow.

The calculation flow or simultaneous flow, Qc, is Building Code, Water Supply, the coefficient of
the flow used for the dimensioning of the different simultaneity must be chosen
sections of the installation. It is determined based according to the proper criteria. Uponor bases this
on the sum of the minimum instantaneous flows, point on the standard DIN 1988, because it
calculated based on the following formulas depen- includes a wide range of coefficients of
ding on the building type. According to the Health simultaneity depending on the home and the flow
Document, section HS-4, of the spanish Technical with which we are working.
HOUSING BUILDINGS:
For Qt > 20 l/s → Qc = 1,7 x (Qt)0,21 - 0,7 (l/s)
For Qt 20 l/s , depending on minimum instantaneous flows

If all Qmin Qmin < 0,5 l/s → Qc = 0,682 x (Qt)0,45 - 0,14 (l/s)
If any Qmin Qmin 0,5 l/s →

{ Qt 1 l/s
Qt > 1 l/s
→
→
Qc = Qt No simultaneity
{
Qc = 1,7 x (Qt)0,21 - 0,7 (l/s)
OFFICE BUILDINGS, STATIONS, AIRPORTS, ETC.:

For Qt > 20 l/s → Qc = 0,4 x (Qt)0,54 + 0,48 (l/s)


{ Qt 1 l/s
Qt > 1 l/s
→
→
{
Qc = 1,7 x (Qt)0,21 - 0,7 (l/s)
HOTELS, DISCOS, MUSEUMS:

For Qt > 20 l/s → Qc = 1,08 x (Qt)0,5 - 1,83 (l/s)

If all Qmin Q min < 0,5 l/s → Qc = 0,698 x (Qt)0,5 - 0,12 (l/s)

{ Qt 1 l/s
Qt > 1 l/s
→
→
Qc = (Qt)0,366 (l/s) {
SHOPPING CENTRE BUILDINGS:
For Qt > 20 l/s → Qc = 4,3 x (Qt)0,27 - 6,65 (l/s)


{ Qt 1 l/s
Qt > 1 l/s
→
→
Qc = (Qt)0,366 (l/s) {
HOSPITAL BUILDINGS:
For Qt > 20 l/s → Qc = 0,25 x (Qt)0,65 + 1,25 (l/s)

If all Qmin Q min < 0,5 l/s → Qc = 0,698 x (Qt)0,5 - 0,12 (l/s)
If eny Qmin Qmin 0,5 l/s →

{ Qt 1 l/s
Qt > 1 l/s
→
→
Qc = (Qt)0,366 (l/s) {
SCHOOL BUILDINGS, SPORTS CENTRES:
For Qt > 20 l/s → Qc = -22,5 x (Qt)-0,5 + 11,5 (l/s)
For Qt 20 l/s , →
{ Qt 1 l/s
Qt > 1 l/s
→
→
Qc = 4,4 x (Qt)0,27 - 3,41 (l/s) {
For other special types of construction (barracks, Simultaneous flow or calculation flow Qc (l/s; l/min;
prisons, seminaries, industries), special conditions m3/h):
must be established in regard to simultaneity. This Flow that is generated by the logical simultaneous opera-
must be justified in the specific project. tion of consumption devices or supply units.
Where: - Total installed flow, Qt (l/s; l/min; m3/h):

This is the sum of all of the minimum
- Minimum instantaneous flow rate Qmin (l/s; l/min; instantaneous flow rates of all of the installed
m3/h): devices.
Instantaneous flow rate is defined as the flow that
must be supplied to each one of the sanitary devices
regardless of its operating status.
E) Water speed.
According to point 4.2.1 of the Basic Health A maximum speed of 2 m/s is recommended for
Document, section HS-4, of the spanish Technical copper piping. Uponor PEX pipe is not subject to
Building Code, Water Supply, different calculation this problem, so high speeds can be used without
speeds are proposed based on the type of material noise or erosion problems. Tests have shown that
used in the distribution system: hammering with Uponor PEX pipe is three times
less than with metal pipes.
i) For metal piping: speeds between 0.50 and
2.00 m/s. However, point 5.1.1.3.5 of the Basic Health
ii) For thermoplastic and multi-layer piping: Document, section HS-4, Water Supply establishes
speeds between 0.50 and 3.50 m/s. that when metal pipes are used, supports, anchors,
and guides must be vibration-resistant when carr-
The water speed in water distribution systems ying water at speeds between 1.5-2 m/s, as this can
directly affects: generate noise.
- Erosion level
- Noise level
- Hammering
- Pressure drops
49 Uponor PEX
Determining the diameters of a manifold installation, taking into account
allowable pressure losses and simultaneous flows.
Taking the case of an installation in a block with 5 units will be distributed on the remaining four
floors and a total of 12 housing units. The first floors (3 units per floor).
floor will be occupied by offices. The 12 housing
• Each housing unit will consist of: 2 men's bathrooms

2 Baths Toilets with tank 0.1 l/s
Toilet with tank 0.1 l/s 2 Urinals with tank 0.04 l/s
Washbasin 0.1 l/s Washbasin 0.1 l/s
Bidet 0.1 l/s
Bathtub larger than 1.4 m 0.3 l/s
The total consumption of each bathroom is 0.6 l/y. The total consumption of each men's bathroom is
Kitchen 0.28 l/s
Household kitchen sink 0.2 l/s
Household washing machine 0.2 l/s 2 women's bathrooms
Household dishwasher 0.15 l/s. 2 Toilets with tank 0.1 l/s
The total consumption of each kitchen is 0.55 l/s Washbasin 0.1 l/s
Each housing unit will therefore have a total insta - The total consumption of each women's bathroom
lled flow of 1.75 l/s. is 0.3 l/s
Dining area
Household sink 0.2 l/s
Household dishwasher 0.15 l/s
Isolated tap 0.15 l/s
Por lo tanto las oficinas tienen un caudal instalado

total de 1,66 l/s.
• The offices will consist of:
Example No. 1: Battery of meters.
Sections:
A-B Supply pipe.
B-C Riser pipe.
C-D Kitchen-Bath section
D-E Bath-Bath Section
E-F Cutoff Valve - Bathtub Section
Pressure loss Pressure loss

Section Qt (l/s) Qc (l/s) De (mm) Speed (m/s) Length (m)
(Pa/m) (Pa)
A-B 22,66 2,58 40 3,11 2.135 16 34.160
B-C 1,75 0,74 25 2,3 2.389 15,5 37.030
C-D 1,2 0,6 20 2,91 5.428 2,5 13.570
D-E 0,6 0,4 20 1,94 2.525 5 12.625
E-F 0,3 0,3 20 1,45 1.502 5 7.510
NOTE: Table 4.2 "Minimum diameters for device branching", in DB-HS4 must be respected at all times depending on the
type of material.
104.895
Where: •The Outside Diameter (mm), the speed (m/s),

• Total Installed Flow, Qt (l/s) is the sum of the and pressure loss (Pa/m) are obtained from point
minimum instantaneous flows of all of the installed 1 of the appendices.
devices.
• Calculation or Simultaneity, Qc (l/s) is the flow
that is generated by the logical operation of con-
sumption devices or supply units.
51 Uponor PEX
The pressure that the supply company specifies at Minimum dynamic pressure of the device (suppo-
the end of the service connection is: sing that we only have taps) will be 100 kPa =
100,000 Pa.
Paco = 500.000 Pa = 0.5 Mpa.
Required supply pressure =
1876,351+170,000+100,000 = Ps = 456,351 Pa.
The following calculations will be done to determi-
ne the total pressure loss: A pressure set will not have to be installed becau-
se the pressure available at the service connection
1) Pressure loss due to the pipe is 104,895 Pa. is higher Paco = 500.000 Pa.
2) Localized pressure losses from fitting can be

Based on the previous calculation and respecting
estimated at 30% of the pressure loss for each sec-
table 4.2 "Minimum Diameters of Branching to
tion. Therefore, 30 % of 105,855 Pa is 31,456 Pa.
devices in DB HS-4" at all times, the diameters for
cold water in housing units would be determined
3) Pressure loss due to the existence of a filter (200
as follows:
mbar) and a meter (300 mbar) Total 500 mbar =
50,000 Pa approx.
- Entrance to housing unit 25x2.3 mm.
- Entrance to kitchen 20x1.9 mm.
Total pressure loss =104,895 + 31,456 + 50,000 =
- Entrance to bathroom 20x1.9 mm.
1876,351 Pa.
- Household kitchen sink 16x1.8 mm.
- Household Washing machine 20x1.9 mm.
The pressure required for adequate supply will be
- Household Dishwasher 16x1.8 mm.
at least the sum of the pressure losses plus the
- Toilet with Tank 16x1.8 mm.
corresponding value to overcome the building's
- Washbasin 16x1.8 mm.
height, adding the minimum dynamic pressure of
- Bidet 16x1.8 mm.
the device in the most unfavourable location.
- Bathtub larger than 1.4m. 20x1.9 mm.
Pressure loss due to the height of the building 17

m =1700 mbar = 170,000 Pa.
The dimensioning of the hot water network assumes a fully-centralized system with Sanitary
Hot Water generated by solar panels, supported by a boiler.
Sections:
Kitchen Bathroom 1:
Bathroom 2:
Where each section and diameter corresponds to the following table:

(Pa/m) (Pa)
Hot water Cold water
1 - 2 Entrance to Home - Kitchen 1,75 0,74 25 2,3 2.389 3 7.167

2 - 3 Kitchen Bathroom 1 1,2 0,6 20 2,91 5.428 2,5 13.570
3 - 4 Bathroom 1 - Bathroom 2 0,6 0,4 20 1,94 2.525 5 12.625
5 - 6 Kitchen Bathroom 1 0,66 0,44 20 2,18 3.123 3 9.369
According to the previous example and respecting Code" at all times, the diameters for hot water in
table "Minimum rate diameters of branching to the house would be as follows:
devices in the DB-HS4 of the Technical Building
- Entrance to home 25x2.3 mm. - Washbasin 16x1.8 mm.

- Entrance to kitchen 20x1.9 mm. - Bidet 16x1.8 mm.
- Entrance to bathroom 20x1.9 mm. - Bathtub 20x1.9 mm
Dimensioning of the recirculation network:

10% of the housing unit's water must be considered to dimension the network.
External pipe diameter (mm) Recirculated flow (l/h)

20 140
25 300
32 600
40 1.100
50 1.800
63 3.300
10% of the housing unit's Simultaneous flow is 0.048 l/s or 172.8 l/h, so the diameter of the recircula-
tion pipe will be 25 x 2.3mm.
l 60 s 60 min
s X 1 min X 1 hour
53 Uponor PEX
EXAMPLE No. 2: Single riser pipe for the entire housing unit.
Sections:
A-B RISER PIPE - OFFICE

B-C OFFICE - FLOOR 2
C-D FLOOR 2 - FLOOR 3
D-E FLOOR 3 -FLOOR 4
E-F FLOOR 4 - FLOOR 5
F-G RISER PIPE - KITCHEN
G-H KITCHEN - BATH 1
H-I BATH 1 - BATH 2
I-J BATH 2 - BATHTUB
Speed Pressure loss Length Pressure loss

Section Qt (l/s) Qc (l/s) De (mm)
(m/s) (Pa/m) (m) (Pa)
A-B 22,66 2,58 40 3,11 2.135 16 34.160
B-C 21 2,54 40 3,11 2.135 3 6.405
C-D 15,75 2,22 40 2,75 1.713 3 5.139
D-E 10,5 1,82 32 3,5 3.645 3 10.935
E-F 5,25 1,3 32 2,41 1.843 3 5.529
F-G 1,75 0,74 25 2,3 2.389 5 11.945
G-H 1,2 0,6 20 2,91 5.428 5 27.140
H-I 0,6 0,4 20 1,94 2.525 5 12.625
I-J 0,3 0,3 20 1,45 1.502 5 7.510
NOTE: Table 4.2 "Minimum diameters of branches to devices", of DB-HS4 of the Technical Building Code must be respec-
ted at all times, depending on the type of material. 121.388
The pressure that the supply company specifies at ce (supposing that we only have taps) will
the end of the service connection is: be
100 kPa = 100,000 Pa.
Paco = 500.000 Pa = 0.5 Mpa.
Required supply pressure =
The following calculations will be done to determi- 207.804+170.000+100.000 = Ps = 477.804 Pa
ne the total pressure loss:
A pressure set will not have to be installed becau-
Pressure loss due to the pipe is 121,388 Pa. se the pressure available at the service connection
is higher, Paco = 500.000 Pa
Localized pressure losses from fitting can be esti-
mated at 30% of the pressure loss for each sec- A pressure set will not have to be installed becau-
tion. Therefore, 30 % of 121,388 Pa is 36,416 Pa. se the pressure available at the service connection
Pressure loss due to the existence of a filter (200 is higher:
mbar) and a meter (300 mbar) Total 500 mbar =
50,000 Pa approx. - Entrance to housing unit 25x2.3 mm.
- Entrance to kitchen 20x1.9 mm.
Total pressure loss = 121,388+36,416+50,000= - Entrance to bathroom 20x1.9 mm.
207,804 Pa. - Household kitchen sink 16x1.8 mm.
- Household Washing machine 20x1.9 mm.
The pressure required for adequate supply will be - Household Dishwasher 16x1.8 mm.
at least the sum of the pressure losses plus the - Toilet with Tank 16x1.8 mm.
corresponding value to overcome the building's - Washbasin 16x1.8 mm.
height, adding the minimum dynamic pressure of - Bidet 16x1.8 mm.
the device in the most unfavourable location. - Bathtub larger than 1.4m 20x1.9 mm.
Pressure loss due to the height of the

building 17 m =1700 mbar = 170,000 Pa The following installation schematic was used for
Minimum dynamic pressure of the devi- the dimensioning of the Hot Water:
A fully centralized system with hot water generation using solar panels with boiler backup was
used to dimension the hot-water network.
Section: Kitchen Bathroom 1
Bathroom 3
55 Uponor PEX
Where each section and diameter corresponds to the following table:

(Pa/m) (Pa)
Hot water Cold water
1 - 2 Entrance to Housing Unit - Kitchen 1,75 0,74 25 2,3 2.389 3 7.167

2 - 3 Kitchen Bathroom 1 1,2 0,6 20 2,91 5.428 2,5 13.570
5 - 6 Kitchen Bathroom 1 0,66 0,44 20 2,18 3.123 3 9.369
NOTE: Table 4.2 "Minimum diameters for device branching", in DB-HS4 of the Technical Building Code must be respected
at all times depending on the type of material.
Based on the previous example and respecting all times, the diameters for the housing unit's hot
table 4.2 "Minimum diameter of branching to devi- water will be as follows:
ces of DB-HS4 of the Technical Building Code" at
- Entrance to housing unit 25x2.3 mm. - Washbasin 16x1.8 mm.

- Entrance to kitchen 20x1.9 mm. - Bidet 16x1.8 mm.
- Entrance to bathroom 20x1.9 mm. - Bathtub 20x1.9 mm
Dimensioning of the recirculation network:

10% of the last bathroom's water must be considered to carry out the dimensioning.
External pipe diameter (mm) Recirculated flow (l/h)

20 140
25 300
32 600
40 1.100
50 1.800
63 3.300
10% of the last bathroom's Simultaneous flow is 0.048 l/s or 172.8 l/h, so the diameter of the recircu-
lation pipe will be 25 x 43mm.
Fig. 1 - Watertightness test. Test procedure A
Appendix 2. Calculation example: Radiator installation
These examples are a based on Spanish regulation. Please consider your local regulations.
The first step before beginning the design and cal- Whenever possible, radiators should be installed
culations is to verify that all of the initial informa- under windows, with no elements that block air
tion is available: convection in the room (curtains, decorative ele-
ments, etc.).
• A clear and legible plan of the building, spe
cifying the scale and orientation. The country standards that are in effect must also
be followed (drainage, vapour barriers, etc.).
• Specifications of material qualities.
The location of the heat generator must also be
• Indication of where the boiler will be located specified from the start.
in the building and the location of the riser
feeder pipes and branches in the building.
It is helpful to have a series of elements available,

such as a measuring wheel or planimeter (a device
for measuring distance on plans) and a template
(to draw the piping circuits).
The housing units should always be well insulated

to reduce transmission loss through the walls, with
the energy savings that this generates.
A. Calculating a radiator two-pipe installation

We will now analyze the details of a radiator hea- of an installation using manifolds. We shall start
ting installation with a two-pipe system using a with a standard housing unit like the one shown in
practical example. We will also analyze an example the figure:
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BEDROOM 2
8,6m2 BEDROOM 3
10m2
HALLWAY BATHROOM
5m2 4,4m2
BEDROOM 1
7,8m2
BEDROOM 4
9,3m2
HALF-BATH
2,8m2
KITCHEN
12,6m2 ENTRY
9,5m2
BOILER ROOM
DINING-LIVING ROOM
45m2
To simplify the calculation of the Ki of the outer walls,

the house's heat demands will be:
TWO-PIPE SYSTEM
Area Nº AREA (m2) DEMAND (Kcal/h)
Dining Room 1 45 5.625
Kitchen 2 12,6 1.134
Entryway 3 9,5 570
Half-bath 4 2,8 308
Bedroom 1 5 7,8 897
Bedroom 2 6 8,6 989
Bedroom 3 7 10 1.150
Bathroom 8 4,4 484
Bedroom 4 9 9,3 1.070
Hall 10 5 300
TOTAL HOUSE 12.527
We shall now choose the type of radiator to be ins-
talled in each room based on the tables provided
by each manufacturer. In this case, we have cho-
sen injected aluminium radiators according to the
attached table.
ELEMENT MEASUREMENTS
Total Centre-line Lateral Output with ³t=60ºC Min. of
MODELS height Front Capacity Weight in Connect According to standard UNE 9.015-83 Exp.
distance depth Ind.
m/m width m/m
litres kg ion ø n=
m/m W Kcal/h. Registry
2000/350 350 260 80 95 0,355 0,950 1” 102,0 88 1,33 1143
2000/600 590 500 80 95 0,510 1,520 1” 174,7 150,2 1,30 1144
2000/700 690 600 80 95 0,535 1,820 1” 201,8 174 1,25 1145
To determine the number of elements per radiator Knowing that the heating demand of this room
to be installed in each room, just divide the total was determined to be 850 Kcal/h, we get:
number of Kcal/h that the radiator must generate
by the Kcal/h that is generated by each element. 850
n° of rad ele in kitchen = = 5,66 elem ⇒ 6 elem.
150,2
For example, for the radiator installed in the kit-
chen, a model 2000/600 radiator has been selec-
ted and according to the attached table, generates Doing the same for the other rooms, the results
150.2 Kcal/h per element. are as follows:
NUMBER OF ELEMENTS PER RADIATOR

Room Nº Kcal/h Loc Radiador Mod. Kcal/h elem Nº elem Nº Total elem
Dining room 1 1.856 2000/700 174 10,67 11
Dining room 1’ 1.913 2000/700 174 19,94 11
Dining room 1’’ 1.856 2000/700 174 10,67 11
Kitchen 2 1.134 2000/600 150,2 7,55 8
Foyer 3 570 2000/350 88 6,48 7
Half-bath 4 308 2000/350 88 3,50 4
Bedroom 1 5 897 2000/600 150,2 5,97 6
Bedroom 2 6 989 2000/600 150,2 6,58 7
Bedroom 3 7 1.150 2000/600 150,2 7,66 8
Bathroom 8 484 2000/350 88 5,50 6
Bedroom 4 9 1.070 2000/600 150,2 7,72 8
Hall 10 300 2000/350 88 3,41 4
Once the radiators that are to be installed in each We have set the design criteria so that pressure
room have been determined, we will calculate the loss does not exceed 40 mm.w.c./m in straight
diameter of the pipes for each section of the sections and sets a maximum speed of 2 m/s.
installation, from the boiler to the last radiator.
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For this installation, UPONOR evalPEX Q&E nomograms that are attached with this manual
cross-linked polyethylene pipe (equipped with (see appendices). The lengths that correspond to
oxygen anti-diffusion barrier) will be installed. the different sections are taken as base data
Because the roughness of UPONOR evalPEX Q&E because they have been obtained in the field or
pipe is very low, we can dimension the pipe very measured on actual plans of the installation.
close to the limits established in the standards
without generating any problems with noise or Let's take a look at the layout of the installation
erosion of pipe. first:
In order to simplify the calculations, all of the data
was obtained from the pressure loss-flow-speed
In this case, the installation was designed with the furthest from the boiler and picks up the water
radiators furthest from the boiler and with direct from the other radiators.
return. The return circuit starts at the radiators
To determine whether the diameter is adequate, transports 3,040 Kcal/h, for an UPONOR evalPEX
just enter in the pressure loss - flow - speed nomo- Q&E pipe of 16 x 1.5 mm, the corresponding pres-
gram (see attachment) with the Kcal/h to be sure loss is 18 mm.c.a/m and 0.39 m/s of speed.
carried and read the pressure loss and the speed These quantities are perfectly acceptable.
that corresponds to it. The figure below shows the distribution of heating
So, for example, for the B to Rad 5 section, which power in each one of the sections:
Rad 8-Rad 10 300 Kcal/h
Rad 7-Rad 8 784 Kcal/h
Rad 6-Rad 7 1.934 Kcal/h
B-Rad 5 3.820 Kcal/h
B-Rad 2 3.082 Kcal/h
Rad 1-Rad 1’ 3.769 Kcal/h
Rad 1’’-Rad 1’’ 1.856 Kcal/h
A-Rad 1 5.625 Kcal/h
A-B 6.902 Kcal/h
BOILER-A 12.527 Kcal/h
Because this is a direct return installation, the with inverted return, two tables must be made
dimensions of the feed and return pipe by sections (one for output and another for return) for the
are identical because the flows in both are the sections because the flows in this case will be
same. However, when designing an installation inverse.
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The attached table summarizes the selected dia- (as indicated before, this table corresponds to the
meters for each section, for pipe in the installation output and return because they will be identical):
PIPING DIMENSIONING SUMMARY TABLE
SECTION POWER Ø LOSS LENGTH TOTAL LOSS

Rad 8 - Rad 10 300 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 0,26 mm.c.a./m 2m 0,52 mm.c.a.
Rad 7 - Rad 8 784 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 1,40 mm.c.a./m 4m 5,60 mm.c.a.
Rad 6 - Rad 7 1.934 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 7,27 mm.c.a./m 7m 50,89 mm.c.a.

B - Rad 5 3.820 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 25,02 mm.c.a./m 6m 150,20 mm.c.a.
TOTAL SECTION 284,23 mm.c.a.
B - Rad 2 3.082 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 16,71 mm.c.a./m 2m 33,42 mm.c.a.
TOTAL TRAMO 94,81 mm.c.a.
Rad 1’’ - Rad 1’ 1.856 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 6,83 mm.c.a./m 3m 20,50 mm.c.a.
Rad 1 - Rad 1’ 3.769 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 24,43 mm.c.a./m 5m 122,14 mm.c.a.
A - Rad 1 5.625 Kcal/h 20 x 1,9 13,21 mm.c.a./m 7m 92,50 mm.c.a.


A-B 6.902 Kcal/h 20 x 1,9 19,18 mm.c.a./m 8m 153,43 mm.c.a.
TOTAL SECTIION 153,43 mm.c.a.

BOILER-A 12.527 Kcal/h 25 x 2,3 17,64 mm.c.a./m 7m 123,48 mm.c.a.
We must now select the pump to supply the The pressure loss of the most unfavourable circuit
heating circuit. To do this we will have to look for will be the sum of the valves, etc. and the losses on
a pump that is able to supply the flow to the the radiators, boilers, etc.
entire installation and that is capable of overco- In this case, the most unfavourable circuit is the
ming any pressure loss in the most unfavourable one that runs from the boiler to radiator 8 as
circuit. shown in the figure below.
From the previous table, the pressure loss caused ler-radiator 8 circuit are:
by friction in the feed and return pipe of the boi-
ΔPcirc imp = ΔPCAL-A + ΔPA-B + ΔPB-Rad10 = 123.48 + 153.43 + 284.23

ΔPcirc imp = 561.75 mm.w.c.
ΔPcirc ret = ΔPRad10-B + ΔPB-A + ΔPA-CAL = 138.07 + 87.81 + 210.93
ΔPcirc ret = 561.75 mm.w.c.
The pressure losses from fittings can be estimated at 150%% of the pressure loss for each straight section:
ΔPACC = 168.34 mm.w.c.
The pressure drop that the pump must overcome will be:
ΔPpump = ΔPcirc imp + ΔPcirc ret + ΔPAcc + ΔPcal

With the boiler pressure drop P defined by the boiler manufacturer.
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So:
ΔPPUMP = ΔPcirc imp + ΔPcirc ret + ΔPACC = 561.15 + 561.15 + 168.34
ΔPPUMP = 1,290.64 mm.w.c. (without considering ΔPCAL)
The flow that must be supplied by the pump must using the following formula: (Assuming a AT of 20ºC
now be calculated. Knowing the boiler power, we for the circuit)
can calculate this flow required by the installation
PBOILER
Q= (I/s)
ΔPCIRCUIT•3.600
If we are working with a AT of 20ºC for the circuit

and we substitute:
12.527
Q= = 0,174 I/s
20 x 3.600
Which means that we are looking for a pump with

the following characteristics:
Q = 0,174 I/s
ΔP = 1,29 m.c.a.
We are looking for a pump capable of supplying a metres water column.

flow of 0.174 l/s with a peak pressure of 1.29
B . Calculating a radiator single-pipe installation
As explained in the section on the specific charac- the feed and return pipes creating a closed loop
teristics of single-pipe installations, these installa- called a ring.
tions are based on radiators with a single pipe with
Ambient temperature
Feed
Return to boiler RING
As the hot water circulates through the radiators, the would be practically inoperative or the radiator would
temperature drops and consequently the intake tempe- have to be excessively large.
rature of each radiator is different. In cases with a very high total power (5,500 to 6,000
This must be compensated by installing larger radiators Kcal/h) and with 6 or 7 radiators, it may be advisable to
as we move further along the ring. make two rings, even though the number of radiators
To evaluate this situation in the calculations, we will would allow a single ring to be used.
correct the power of each radiator based on its number The figure below shows the same installation example
in the ring's sequence. used in the previous section, but with a single-pipe
This temperature difference also conditions the maxi- system installation. Note that the fact that ten radiators
mum number of radiators per ring, with no more than 6 are to be installed forces us to consider two rings directly.
radiators recommended. If the number of radiators is lar-
ger, the water temperature could drop so low that it
BEDROOM 3
10 m2
BEDROOM 2
8,6 m2
BATHROOM
4,4 m2
BEDROOM 1
7,8 m2
DORM. 4
9,3 m2
HALF-BATH
2,8 m2
KITCHEN ENTRY
12,6 m2 9,5 m2
MANIFOLDS
DINING-LIVING ROOM
45 m2
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The house's heating needs are as follows:
SINGLE-PIPE SYSTEM
ROOM No. AREA (m2) DEMAND (Kcal/h)
Dining room 1 45 5.625

Kitchen 2 12,6 1.134
Entry 3 9,5 570
Half-bath 4 2,8 308
Bedroom 1 5 7,8 897
Bedroom 2 6 8,6 989
Bedroom 3 7 10 1.150
Bathroom 8 4,4 484
Bedroom 4 9 9,3 1.070
Hall 10 5 300
TOTAL HOUSE 12.527
TOTAL HOUSE
RING Nº 1 RING Nº 2
Room nº Dem Room nº Dem
Dining room 1 1.856 Dining room 1’’ 1.856
Dining room 1’ 1.913 Kitchen 2 1.134
Entry 3 570 Half-bath 4 308
TOTAL 1 4.339 TOTAL 2 3.298
ANILLO Nº 3 ANILLO Nº 4
Room nº Dem Room nº Dem
Bedroom 1 5 897 Bedroom 3 7 1.150
Bedroom 2 6 989 Bathroom 8 484
Hall 10 300 Bedroom 4 9 1.070
TOTAL 3 2.186 TOTAL 4 2.704
The table below is used to correct the power values

based on the order in the ring and the radiator:
CORRECTION FACTOR
Nºof
radiator in Number of radiators in the ring
ring order
3 4 5 6 7
1 1,06 1,03 1,01 1 0,9
2 1,15 1,10 1,07 1,05 1,04
3 1,25 1,17 1,13 1,10 1,06
4 - 1,25 1,19 1,15 1,12
5 - - 1,25 1,20 1,15
6 - - - 1,25 1,20
7 - - - - 1,25
So, for example, in ring no. 1 with 4 radiators, the • Correction factor specified in the table: 1.25
corrected power of the radiator located in the • Estimated power 203 Kcal/h
bathroom (Rad 4), the last one in the ring, would • Corrected power: 203 x 1.25 = 253.75 Kcal/h.
be:
The table below shows the power values corrected the order number of each one:
based on the number of radiators in the ring and
RING Nº 1 Nº RADIATORS IN RING = 4
ROOM POWER ORDER Nº CORRECTION FACTOR CORRECTED POWER
Dining Room (1) 1.856 Kcal/h 1 1,06 1.967,36 Kcal/h
Dining Room (1’) 1.913 Kcal/h 2 1,15 2.199,95 Kcal/h
Hall (3) 570 Kcal/h 3 1,25 712,50 Kcal/h
TOTAL RING 1 4.879,81 Kcal/h
Dining Room (1’’) 1.856 Kcal/h 1 1,06 1.967,36 Kcal/h
Kitchen (2) 1.134 Kcal/h 2 1,15 1.304,10 Kcal/h
Half-bath (4) 308 Kcal/h 3 1,25 385,00 Kcal/h
Bedroom 1 (5) 897 Kcal/h 1 1,06 950,82 Kcal/h
Bedroom 2 (6) 989 Kcal/h 2 1,15 1.137,35 Kcal/h
Hallway (10) 300 Kcal/h 3 1,25 375,00 Kcal/h
Bedroom 3 (7) 1.150 Kcal/h 3 1,25 1.437,50 Kcal/h
Bathroom (8) 484 Kcal/h 2 1,15 556,60 Kcal/h
Bedroom 4 (9) 1.070 Kcal/h 1 1,06 1.134,20 Kcal/h
The total number of elements is obtained in a section. In this case, injected aluminium radiators
manner similar to the one used in the previous were also chosen.
NUMERO DE ELEMENTOS POR RADIADOR
Local Nº Kcal/h Loc Radiador Mod. Kcal/h elem Nº elem Nº Total elem
Dining Room 1 1.967,36 2000/700 174 10,67 11
Dining Room 1’ 2.199,95 2000/700 174 10,99 11
Dining Room 1’’ 1.967,36 2000/700 174 10,67 11
Kitchen 2 1.304,10 2000/600 150,2 7,55 8
Hall 3 712,50 2000/350 88 6,48 7
Half-bath 4 385 2000/350 88 5,50 6
Bedroom 1 5 950,82 2000/600 150,2 5,97 6
Bedroom 2 6 1.137,35 2000/600 150,2 6,58 7
Bedroom 3 7 1.437,50 2000/600 150,2 7,66 8
Bathroom 8 556,60 2000/350 88 5,56 6
Bedroom 4 9 1.134,20 2000/600 150,2 7,12 8
Hallway 10 375 2000/350 88 3,41 4
We then select the pipe needed for each ring based on Uponor offers for this type of installation.
the total flow or the total Kcal/h per ring, in order to Therefore, taking the total power values for each ring,
obtain as always minimal pressure loss. Once again, we going to the pressure loss nomogram as before, we
have selected UPONOR evalPEX Q&E because this is a obtain the following:
concealed installation, or any other alternative that
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DIMENSIONING TABLE FOR Uponor eval PEX PIPING
RING Nº 1 4.879,81 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 38,53 mm.c.a./m 15 m 577,95 mm.c.a.
BOILER - COL 14.127,74 Kcal/h 25 x 2,3 21,86 mm.c.a./m 4m 87,44 mm.c.a.
Once again, to calculate the pump, we select the

most unfavourable circuit, and pressure loss at the The flow that the pump must supply must now be
single-pipe valves must be taken very much into calculated. Knowing the boiler power, we can cal-
account. This information will be provided by the culate the flow needed for this installation with the
manufacturer, based on the flow, etc. following formula: (Supposing Δ T of 20ºC)
The pressure loss of the most unfavourable circuit
will therefore be the sum of the pressure loss cau-
PBOILER 14.127
sed by friction in the pipe, and the pressure loss Q= = = 0,196 I/s
caused by fittings, single-pipe fittings, etc. and ΔTCIRCUIT•3.600 20 * 3.600
losses in radiators, boilers, etc. In this case, the
most unfavourable circuit is the one that corres-
ponds to ring nº4, as shown in the attached
figure.
So we are looking for a pump with the following

characteristics:
Q = 0,196 I/s
ΔP = 0,67 m.c.a.
We are looking for a pump capable of supplying a

flow of 0.196 l/s with a peak pressure of 0.67
metres water column.
According to the previous table, the pressure loss

in ring No. 4 will be:
ΔPring no 4 = 617.05 mm.w.c. The pressure
losses from fittings, single-pipe valves can be
estimated at 10%. The pressure loss in the boiler
will be determined by the manufacturer
ΔPACC = 61.7 mm.w.c.
So:
ΔPPUMP = ΔPring n°4 + ΔPACC = 617.05 +
61.7 = 678.75 mm.w.c.
C . Calculating a radiator manifold-based installations
Following the example from earlier sections, we its lower expense in terms of fittings and also the
will design an installation with manifolds. This type ease of balancing the installation.
of system should be taken into account because of
For this system, we shall install two independent as shown in the figure.
manifolds with five and seven outlets, respectively,
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This diagram clearly shows the feeder and return practically the same.
pipes as distinct and separate, but their discharge
and return paths can drawn so that they are
The house's heating needs are as follows:
MANIFOLD SYSTEM
ROOM Nº AREA (m2) DEMAND (Kcal/h)
Dining room 1 45 5.625
Kitchen 2 12,6 1.134
Entry 3 9,5 570
Half-bath 4 2,8 308
Bedroom 1 5 7,8 897
Bedroom 2 6 8,6 989
Bedroom 3 7 10 1.150
Bath room 8 4,4 484
Bedroom 4 9 9,3 1.070
Hallway 10 5,0 300
TOTAL HOUSE 12.527
As in the previous examples and based on the heat room and the model of radiator. In this case,
requirements of each room, the radiators are first the choice of radiators and their elements is exactly
selected along with the number of elements for the same as for the two-pipe system. In other
each one, based on the thermal demand of the words:
NUMBER OF ELEMENTS PER RADIATOR

ROOM Nº Kcal/h Room Radiador Mod. Kcal/h elem Nº elem Nº Total elem
Dining room 1 1.856 2000/700 174 10,67 11
Dining room 1’ 1.913 2000/700 174 19,94 11
Dining room 1’’ 1.856 2000/700 174 10,67 11
Kitchen 2 1.134 2000/600 150,2 7,55 8
Foyer 3 570 2000/350 88 6,48 7
Half-bath 4 308 2000/350 88 3,50 4
Bedroom 1 5 897 2000/600 150,2 5,97 6
Bedroom 2 6 989 2000/600 150,2 6,58 7
Bedroom 3 7 1.150 2000/600 150,2 7,66 8
Bath room 8 484 2000/350 88 5,50 6
Bedroom 4 9 1.070 2000/600 150,2 7,72 8
Hallway 10 300 2000/350 88 3,41 4
The two manifolds would have the following specifications:
MANIFOLD Nº 1 MANIFOLD Nº 2
ROOM nº DEM ROOM nº DEM
Dining room 1 1.856 Half-bath 4 308
Dining room 1’ 1.913 Bedroom 1 5 897
Dining room 1’’ 1.856 Bedroom 2 6 989
Kitchen 2 1.134 Bedroom 3 7 1.150
Hall 3 570 Bath room 8 484
TOTAL 1 7.329 Bedroom 4 9 1.070
hallway 10 300
TOTAL 2 5.197
To select the pipe, once again we have selected Keep in mind that in this case, the feeder circuit
UPONOR evalPEX Q&E, because this is a and return circuit must be considered to be the
concealed installation and because of its oxygen same, so the total pressure loss can be calculated
diffusion barrier. by simply multiplying the pressure loss calculated
for either the feeder circuit or return circuit by two.
As in the previous examples, the pipe diameter will As you can see, the method that is applied to cal-
be selected based on pressure loss and speed, as culate the diameters is exactly the same as in the
specified in the nomograms included in the case of the two-pipe system.
appendices.
Based on the attached pressure loss nomogram
The choice will be made so that pressure loss is and the Kcal/h, we can obtain the value for the
minimized. pressure loss per linear metre of pipe.
The following table shows the selected diameters

and pressure losses for the circuit, as in the
previous example.
MANIFOLD Nº 1
RADIATOR POWER Ø LOSS LENGT TOTAL LOSS

Rad 1 1.856 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 6,83 mm.c.a./m 10 m 68,30 mm.c.a.
Rad 1’ 1.913 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 7,20 mm.c.a./m 12 m 86,40 mm.c.a.
Rad 1’’ 1.856 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 6,83 mm.c.a./m 12 m 95,62 mm.c.a.
Rad 2 1.134 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 2,75 mm.c.a./m 9m 24,75 mm.c.a.
Rad 3 570 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 0,83 mm.c.a./m 11 m 9,13 mm.c.a.
TOTAL COL Nº 1 284,20 mm.c.a.
MANIFOLD Nº 2
RADIATOR POWER Ø LOSS LENGT TOTAL LOSS
Rad 8 484 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 0,53 mm.c.a./m 6m 3,48 mm.c.a.
Rad 10 300 Kcal/h 16 x 1,8 0,26 mm.c.a./m 8m 2,06 mm.c.a.
TOTAL COL Nº 2 132,50 mm.c.a.
SECTION POWER Ø LOSS LENGT TOTAL LOSS
A - COL 1 7.324 Kcal/h 25 x 2,3 6,76 mm.c.a./m 8m 54,08 mm.c.a.

A - COL 2 5.198 Kcal/h 25 x 2,3 3,61 mm.c.a./m 14 m 50,54 mm.c.a.


CLAD 12.527 Kcal/h 25 x 2,3 17,64 mm.c.a./m 6m 105,84 mm.c.a.
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With the pipe selected, we must now choose the the pressure loss caused by manifolds, etc. and
circulator for the installation. To do this, we must losses in radiators, boilers, etc.
first look at which is the least favourable circuit.
Based on the table, the most unfavourable circuit is
As we already know, the pressure loss of the most the one that corresponds to the 1" radiator
unfavourable circuit will therefore be the sum of (Rad 1"), as shown in the attached diagram:
the pressure loss caused by friction in the pipe, and
The pressure loss from the boiler to Rad 1" will therefore be:
ΔPCAL-Rad 1'' = (ΔPRad1'-COL 1 + ΔPCOL 1-A + ΔPA-CAL) X 2
ΔPCAL-Rad 1'' = (95.62 + 54.08 + 105.84) X 2
ΔPCAL-Rad 1'' = 511.08 mm.w.c.
The pressure loss in the manifold will be (appendices):
ΔPCOL = 50.99 mm.w.c.
And the pressure losses in the boiler, as in previous years, will be defined by the manufacturer.
So:
ΔPPUMP = ΔPCAL-Rad 1 + ΔPCOL = 511.08 + 50.99
ΔPPUMP = 562.07 mm.w.c.
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Minimum regression curve for Uponor PEX
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Step 1 Cut to length

Cut the pipe at a right angle with a suitable pipe-cutter.

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• Uponor battery powered Tool

Designed for connections:

• Uponor Hydraulic Tool

Uponor hydraulic tool with PC40QC exchangeable

Uponor hydraulic tool with PC63QC exchangeable

1.3.5. UPONOR PEX clamp connection fittings.

DIAMETER Wrench Screw Tightening torque (Nm)

1. Chamfer the square cut pipe end with a debu-

5. Reunite the clamping sleeve with the coupling

6. Lubricate the threads on the bolt and the was-

3.Mount the sleeve on to the end of the pipe.

4. Connect the pipe to the coupling pressing it as

2.1. Elements in a tap water installation

A tee installation with Uponor components offers the following advantages:

- Wide product range.

A manifold installation with Uponor components offers the following advantages:

Uponor pipe in pipe installation:

3.1. Radiator installation desing: two-pipe installation

Direct return Tichelman System

Types of two-pipe installations.

Intake and output on

Ways of connecting water intakes and outputs

Supply power Kcal/h F intake/output

Lock-shield valve Placement of the Valve and Lock-Shield Valve

Radiator power Kcal/h F intake/output

Radiator valve with adapter for PEX 16x1.8 mm.

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