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HDPE pipe for refrigerant lines ???
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flyrfan
Mechanical
- Jan 2, 2008
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Two basic reasons why the answer is definately no:
(1) Pressure imitations and (2)temperature limitations of the HDPE.
Other possiblities that I can think of; degradation of pastic due to refrigerant oils; high thermal expansion coefficients of HDPE compared to CU; and transition to metallic heat exchangers and compressors.
(1) Pressure imitations and (2)temperature limitations of the HDPE.
Other possiblities that I can think of; degradation of pastic due to refrigerant oils; high thermal expansion coefficients of HDPE compared to CU; and transition to metallic heat exchangers and compressors.
DonPhillips
Structural
Try looking in the mechanical code:
IMC 1107.4 Materials for refrigerant pipe and tubing.
Piping materials shall be as set forth in Sections 1107.4.1 through 1107.4.5.
Don Phillips
IMC 1107.4 Materials for refrigerant pipe and tubing.
Piping materials shall be as set forth in Sections 1107.4.1 through 1107.4.5.
Don Phillips
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