Barrier pipe

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A barrier pipe is a type of water pipe with a barrier to prevent undesired contaminants from entering the pipe.

Water supply

When running water supply pipes through contaminated ground standard

Heating systems

In hydronic, water-carrying, heating systems a plastic pipe is manufactured with a barrier that prevents oxygen from penetrating the material and entering the water system, reducing the risk of corrosion. The 'barrier' is usually a resin material bonded between the outer and inner layer of the pipe itself. The pipe being either a cross linked polyethylene or polybutylene. This can be cheaper than the traditional copper piping.

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