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News Release from: British Stainless Steel Association | Subject: Stainless steel plumbing materials
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 April 2003
Stainless Suitability For Plumbing
Applications
Special report highlights the considerable potential for increased use of stainless steel for plumbing applications in public and commercial buildings.
A special report undertaken on behalf of the British Stainless Steel Association [BSSA] into the suitability and use of stainless steel tubes and fittings for internal plumbing applications, has highlighted considerable potential for increased use in public and commercial buildings Applications where it is claimed that stainless steel's hygienic and environmental properties, resistance to corrosion, high strength and low maintenance cost can be of particular benefit include hospitals, old people's homes, schools and prisons
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 28 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Illustrating these benefits, the report highlights the track record of stainless steel systems in Scottish hospitals, where specific, soft water conditions have led to the specification of stainless steel and plastic systems in place of copper.
Although the report confirms that stainless steel plumbing materials are usually more expensive than copper or plastic, it suggests that this initial cost difference can be more than offset over the life-cycle of the installation once other considerations, such as reduced maintenance, are taken into account.
Installation costs can also be minimised by using a fast and efficient joining method such as pressfitting.
Especially relevant for larger installations or in areas with limited space, this cost-effective method of joining stainless steel pipe work benefits from being flame-free and quick-to-joint.
For a synopsis of this BSSA report, sponsored by the Nickel Development Institute [NIDI], Coventry Tubes and Lancashire Fittings, contact Alison Murphy at the BSSA Telephone: 0114 267 1260 Fax: 0114 266 1252, Email: enquiry@bssa.
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