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Reliable pipework solution for Oval development
Uponor has supplied an innovative piping solution to the Oval Village development in central London. The Uponor system was selected over copper due to its ease of installation, reliability of testing and the technical support
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val Village is a multi-phase mixed use development by Berkeley in the Oval area of Lambeth in central London. When completed,
Oval Village will provide 1,360 homes including 35% affordable homes, 2.5 acres of public realm and 170,000 sq ft of commercial space. Uponor Uni-Pipe PLUS multilayer composite pipe
(MLCP) and S-Press PLUS press fittings have been used extensively in the first phase of the residential development, known as Phoenix Court. The versatile MLCP has been used for all the domestic hot and cold water supply and heating pipework installed in the apartments. The MLCP and press fittings were also integrated into the off-site constructed modular bathroom pods that the project utilises. MLCP is constructed from an aluminium core with internal and external layers of polyethylene. This construction gives the pipework strength and durability as well as flexibility. Uni-Pipe PLUS MLCP is available in coils up to 500
metres, making it suitable for large-scale projects. Pawel Markowski, senior MEP manager at
Berkeley said: “The features of the system, including the inspection window and press indicator, gave us confidence in the reliability of the install process. MLCP was chosen over copper on this project as the flexibility made it easier to work with in the small installation spaces in the apartments. Ultimately, it was chosen to ensure a quicker, easier and more consistent installation.” The inspection window on the S-Press PLUS makes it simple to check the pipe has been inserted to the correct depth. The press indicator feature consists of a specially designed foil around the sleeve to clearly show if the pressing has been completed correctly. The foil is removable as soon as the connection is safe. Reliability of testing was also an important factor
on the project, as any inadvertently unpressed connections could cause leaks that would have a serious impact. The S-Press PLUS fittings are
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designed to leak immediately and obviously during testing if it has not been pressed properly, even at a very low-pressure level. Gary Mills, MEP project manager at Malcolm Building
Services, which carried out the installation within the building commented: “The use of the system has really helped to streamline the work. This is not only due to the easy press fitting process, but also the much longer lengths possible with the MLCP, which means fewer joints. The fact the Uni-Pipe PLUS is supplied pre- insulated further reduces the work required on site.”
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