New plumbing system making its way to Brunei
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Aquatherm Fusiontherm pipes

The way to fusion-join the pipes

Leaking and corroded pipes will be a thing of the past for house owners, thanks to the latest German technology that makes its way to Brunei Darussalam.

Through the technology, entitled Aquatherm Fusiontherm, several pipes can be joined together using fusion heat, making away the need to join them using clamps and other conventional methods.

A hands-on training on the latest technology will be provided by the German firm through its local sole distributor Aman Setia Company on Monday January 26 at the Training Centre, Ministry of Communication at the Old Airport, Berakas.

Serina Abdullah, the Manager of Aman Setia said the course will be attended by about 100 participants comprising government officers, contractors, plumbers and plumbing students currently studying at technical and vocational institutions nationwide.

However, she added those who are interested to attend the free training can contact her at 8838139 as the company could still accommodate more people.

"The course will be conducted by Bernd Emmert from the Aquatherm Fusiontherm and if there are more participants, we can arrange another training the next day on January 27," said Serina.

The latest plumbing system employs socket fused joints at 260 degrees Celsius, polypropylene injection moulded fittings and nickel-plated end connectors.

The fusion-joined pipes are durable and can last more than 100 years despite having a theoretical service life of 50 years. The strongest point of the pipes is the ones joined by fusion.

The plumbing system can be used not only to transfer hot and cold water but is also safe for the transfer of milk, carbonated drinks, liquid food substances, fluids, gases, acids, chemicals and compressed air.

"It is not only for households but also for commercial, industrial, mining, marine and agricultural applications," said Serina.

She added that the plumbing system is certified by German Research Laboratory as the most hygienic of all pipe material substances for the transfer of water.

"It is also internationally acknowledged with a hospital grade hot and cold water pipe system not susceptible to the effects of Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC).

"Apart from those, the system includes all the necessary components, provides energy-savings, in-place costing and time savings, recurrent cost savings, environmentally responsible alternative and comes with manufacturers' warranties," she added.

Aman Setia is also registered with the Ministry of Development as the approved distributor of the product, which has attained a ASO 9001 certification.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin