5.0 Other Installations
5.1 Solar installations
12 mm to 28 mm Conex Compression fittings have been
tested at ERA Technology Ltd. Surrey, for use in solar
installations up to 200 °C with 50/50 glycol/water.
5.2 Gas installations
Special instructions are required for the installation
of gas.
Conex Compression fittings are fully tested and approved
for gas applications and pass the high temperature
leakage rate test at 650 °C for 30 minutes. This criteria is
fulfilled by the materials used and by the construction of
the fitting.
Surface installations are possible, but the insertion behind
plaster and below ground is not permitted.
6.0 Operating Parameters
6.1 Operating temperature and pressures with metal tubes
The maximum operating temperatures and pressures are shown below, based on EN 1254-2.
Table 9: Operating temperatures and maximum operating pressures - liquids
30
95
Table 10: Operating temperatures and maximum operating pressures - gas up to 28 mm
-20 to 70
1
Table 11: Operating temperatures and maximum operating pressures - compressed air up to 28 mm
0 to 45
10
6.2 Operating temperatures and pressures with plastic pipe
For plastics, PE-X and PB pipes, please refer to the pipe manufacturer for operating parameters.
Note: For operating temperatures and pressures stated outside the above tables please contact the technical department
on technical@ibpgroup.com.
Operating
temperature °C
Maximum operating pressure
Bar
6 to 15 mm
> 15 to 28 mm
> 28 to 54 mm
> 54 to 108 mm
25
16
16
10
65
25
13
10
6
16
16
10
8
7
5
110
6
4
Operating
temperature °C
Maximum operating pressure
Bar
12
13
Operating
temperature °C
Maximum operating pressure
Bar
