Aquarise - Plumbing Zone

SPH · 07-30-2010, 12:02 PM

Has anybody installed Aquarise pipe by Ipex? Any comments?

Tommy plumber · 08-01-2010, 12:21 AM

I must confess, I've never heard of it. Sounds like water pipe.

Scott K · 08-04-2010, 10:25 PM

If I recall correctly, Aquarise is just Sch 80 CPVC with a fire rating which is aimed as an alternative to Copper, in Commercial projects.

Personally, if you're looking for an alternative as described above, I'd take Aquatherm over this stuff though as your engineer can design the Aquatherm with higher flow rates (8+ ft/sec) which will significantly reduce pipe size requirements and save money, as well as Aquatherm is more environmentally friendly, plus CPVC glue is strong (if your guys don't wear a mask).

dahlman · 08-24-2010, 09:09 AM

Hi guys,

I don't know much about it either but I do know that it is Schedule 40 IPS (Iron Pipe Size). Here's the link to IPEX's AquaRise page, which includes some testimonials from plumbing contractors and lots of tech info:

http://www.ipexinc.com/Content/Produ...uageCode=en-CA

I'm just starting to get familiar with it, so I'm in the same boat as you. Sorry that I can't be of more help.

Dahlman

SPH · 12-12-2010, 11:39 PM

We have just finished our first project with aqua rise water mains! It has turned out excellent. We have been able to downsize all the mains by at least one pipe size due to switching to the 8ft per sec scale, and also the pipe does not require insulation due to it's incredible heat loss properties. Pictures to follow soon!

markb · 12-14-2010, 08:51 PM

They are starting to use it more and more here in Toronto. I like the fact that it doesn't have to be insulated. That alone saves us lots of time! We also found that we use less hangers and shots.

Did you use XFR PVC DVW on the same job? I always wanted to know how the switch was for high rise guys who were used to CI.

I have a feeling this will be the future of commercial waterpipes.

eddiecalder · 12-17-2010, 09:10 PM

Post some pics.

I'm just wondering if the pipe "snakes" on longer runs.

How much cheaper was it to install than copper?

I would think it would be half price with no soldering, cleaning the pipe, flux, insulating ( and maybe heat tracing in some cases ).

Scott K · 12-19-2010, 01:15 AM

IPEX seems to have become quite aggressive in advertising Aquarise lately. In every contractor or plumbing type magazine they have often multiple pages of ads with Aquarise endorsements. They also have a mail out to subscribers of certain magazines which includes (1) 1/2" Aquarise 90 and (1) 1/2" copper 90 to compare them.

CSINEV · 12-19-2010, 02:03 AM

humm haven't seen it yet, I'll be looking for it though.

SPH · 12-21-2010, 11:07 PM

I will post some pictures tomorrow.

It did not snake at all on longer runs.

The only cost savings really is in the ability to downsize and not having to insulate. The amount of time it takes to bevel edges and properly glue fittings comes really close to the install time on copper.

Scott, I don't know why they would even be marketing the smaller sizes in Aquarise, there really is no market for it, uponor or any of the pex piping would blow them away on pricing and install time.

07-30-2010, 12:02 PM	#1
SPH Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 317 My Photos	Aquarise Has anybody installed Aquarise pipe by Ipex? Any comments?

08-01-2010, 12:21 AM	#2
Tommy plumber Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,128 My Photos	I must confess, I've never heard of it. Sounds like water pipe. __________________ Hire a licensed master plumber.

08-24-2010, 09:09 AM	#4
dahlman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakville Ontario Canada Posts: 20 My Photos	AquaRise is Schedule 40 Hi guys, I don't know much about it either but I do know that it is Schedule 40 IPS (Iron Pipe Size). Here's the link to IPEX's AquaRise page, which includes some testimonials from plumbing contractors and lots of tech info: http://www.ipexinc.com/Content/Produ...uageCode=en-CA I'm just starting to get familiar with it, so I'm in the same boat as you. Sorry that I can't be of more help. Dahlman

12-14-2010, 08:51 PM	#6
markb Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 351 My Photos	They are starting to use it more and more here in Toronto. I like the fact that it doesn't have to be insulated. That alone saves us lots of time! We also found that we use less hangers and shots. Did you use XFR PVC DVW on the same job? I always wanted to know how the switch was for high rise guys who were used to CI. I have a feeling this will be the future of commercial waterpipes. __________________ -- Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large or petty--never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. - Winston Churchill

12-19-2010, 02:03 AM	#9
CSINEV Vegas Plumber Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Las Vegas, NV Posts: 100 My Photos	humm haven't seen it yet, I'll be looking for it though. __________________ *I love my God, my Country, and my Constitution.* GIVE IT BACK!! www.csinev.com

08-04-2010, 10:25 PM	#3
Scott K Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 397 My Photos	If I recall correctly, Aquarise is just Sch 80 CPVC with a fire rating which is aimed as an alternative to Copper, in Commercial projects. Personally, if you're looking for an alternative as described above, I'd take Aquatherm over this stuff though as your engineer can design the Aquatherm with higher flow rates (8+ ft/sec) which will significantly reduce pipe size requirements and save money, as well as Aquatherm is more environmentally friendly, plus CPVC glue is strong (if your guys don't wear a mask).

12-12-2010, 11:39 PM	#5
SPH Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 317 My Photos	We have just finished our first project with aqua rise water mains! It has turned out excellent. We have been able to downsize all the mains by at least one pipe size due to switching to the 8ft per sec scale, and also the pipe does not require insulation due to it's incredible heat loss properties. Pictures to follow soon!

12-17-2010, 09:10 PM	#7
eddiecalder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: abbotsford bc Posts: 112 My Photos	Post some pics. I'm just wondering if the pipe "snakes" on longer runs. How much cheaper was it to install than copper? I would think it would be half price with no soldering, cleaning the pipe, flux, insulating ( and maybe heat tracing in some cases ).

12-19-2010, 01:15 AM	#8
Scott K Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 397 My Photos	IPEX seems to have become quite aggressive in advertising Aquarise lately. In every contractor or plumbing type magazine they have often multiple pages of ads with Aquarise endorsements. They also have a mail out to subscribers of certain magazines which includes (1) 1/2" Aquarise 90 and (1) 1/2" copper 90 to compare them.

12-21-2010, 11:07 PM	#10
SPH Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 317 My Photos	I will post some pictures tomorrow. It did not snake at all on longer runs. The only cost savings really is in the ability to downsize and not having to insulate. The amount of time it takes to bevel edges and properly glue fittings comes really close to the install time on copper. Scott, I don't know why they would even be marketing the smaller sizes in Aquarise, there really is no market for it, uponor or any of the pex piping would blow them away on pricing and install time.

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