What should I do if PPR water pipe leaks? In fact, PPR type water pipes generally do not leak because of their excellent sealing performance. However, what if there is really a leak? Below, the editor will introduce the characteristics of this type of pipe and the solution to water leakage for you.

What is PPR pipe
PP-R pipe, also known as Type III polypropylene pipe or random copolymer polypropylene pipe or PPR pipe, has the advantages of energy saving, material saving, environmental protection, lightweight and high strength, corrosion resistance, smooth inner wall without scaling, easy construction and maintenance, and long service life. It is widely used in building water supply and drainage, urban and rural water supply and drainage, urban gas, power and optical cable sheath, industrial fluid transportation, agricultural irrigation and other construction, municipal, industrial and agricultural fields. PP-R pipes are made of random copolymer polypropylene extruded into pipes and injection molded into fittings.

Reason for water leakage

In fact, this type of water pipe generally does not leak again and has extremely high reliability. But this does not mean that PPR water pipes are defect free. Their high temperature resistance and pressure resistance are slightly inferior, and their long-term working temperature cannot exceed 70 ℃; Each section has a limited length and cannot be bent during construction. If the pipeline is laid for a long distance or at many corners, a large number of joints will be required during construction; The pipes are cheap, but the prices of accessories are relatively high. In terms of comprehensive performance, PPR pipe is a cost-effective pipe material, making it the preferred material for home water pipe renovation. Reason for water pipe joint leakage: This situation is generally mild and easy to solve, as the water pipe and faucet are not properly connected; The reason for water leakage in the sewer pipe is that the pipe has hardened or has been blocked by foreign objects for a long time, causing it to rupture; The reason for water leakage in iron pipes: Generally, iron pipes are rusted and corroded due to long-term dripping and failure to replace the pipes in a timely manner; The reason for plastic water pipe leakage is that the pipe has hardened or has been blocked by foreign objects for a long time, causing it to rupture.

solve

Firstly, turn off the main water gate and use up the water; Secondly, prepare an electric soldering iron, an old piece of plastic, and a hair dryer; Thirdly, first wipe it clean with a cloth, blow dry it with a hair dryer, then use an electric soldering iron to melt the plastic to the PPR pipe leak, and then use an electric soldering iron to melt them together. Be careful not to have any bubbles. Turn off the water main switch, use up the water, prepare an electric soldering iron, an old piece of plastic, and a hair dryer. First, wipe them clean with a cloth, dry them with a hair dryer, then use the electric soldering iron to melt the plastic to the PPR pipe leak, and then use the electric soldering iron to melt them together. Be careful not to have any bubbles.

Today I introduced to you the characteristics of PPR pipes and solutions for water leakage. Are you clear about them? PPR pipes generally do not leak water. If there is a leak, it cannot be ruled out that it is an initial installation problem. However, if there is a leak, there is no need to worry, it is still easy to maintain.