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What Makes Plastic Pipes So Cheap?

  • August 27, 2019
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There are lots of key components that need to be taken into consideration when trying to find the ideal pipes for your pipework system. How long will the pipes last? Is the material of a high quality? What is the environmental impact of the pipework system? Are the pipes easy to install? The list goes on and on and on… Nevertheless, no matter what pipework system you require, one thing you will undoubtedly be looking for is cost efficiency. After all, nobody wants to spend money unnecessarily. Yet, you don’t want to invest in a poor quality product either. Plastic pipes have received a lot of positive feedback over the past few years. Many people are making the switch to plastic pipes because of the benefits they gain in relation to quality, flexibility, and indeed cost. Keeping that in mind, read on to discover why plastic pipes are the most cost effective option to go for… 

 

First and foremost, let’s begin with the most obvious point of them all, and this is the fact that plastic pipes are a lot cheaper to produce when compared with other options – such as metal. Thus, when a product costs less to produce, it is obviously passed on to the customer at a lower price. This gives you the opportunity to make some great savings. However, the cost-efficiency associated with plastic pipes runs a lot deeper than this. 

 

Aside from benefitting from low purchasing costs at your business, you will also save money when it comes to the installation of your plastic pipework system. There are several reasons why this is the case. Firstly, it is worth pointing out the flexibility associated with plastic pipework systems. When compared with metal systems, you do not require as many parts and fittings, and thus you can easily see how this leads to cost savings. In addition to this, plastic is much more lightweight in relation to other materials. Therefore, you will also save money when it comes to the transportation of the materials as well. 

 

You will also save money because you will make energy savings. One of the benefits associated with plastic is the fact that it is the more environmentally friendly option. Not only does plastic boast a low level of thermal conductivity, but it is also a great insulator. All in all, this minimises the user’s need to utilise as much energy as they would with other systems, consequently this shows how further money can be saved. 

 

Last but not least, plastic pipes can save you money in relation to life cycle costs. Longevity is a quality plastic has, and thus you will not need to repair or replace your system as frequently as you would with a metal system. If you need a hot water heater repair, for example, you probably won’t need to repair the entire system. One of the main reasons why this is the case is because metal corrodes and plastic does not. Thus, metal is a lot more susceptible to leaks and other damage. Moreover, plastic also has a high resistance to surge events. When you take this into account, you easily see how plastic pipes represent value for money.

 

To conclude, there is no denying the fact that you need to consider cost when purchasing any type of product. When it comes to pipework systems, this does not only relate to the cost of buying, but it also relates to the cost of installation, use, and the lifecycle expenses. When you consider all of the points that have been mentioned in this post, you easily see how plastic pipes are the most cost-effective option. 

 

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