Ceramic water pipes are steel pipes that have been fitted with an abrasion resistant lining to enhance their durability and resistance to corrosion and abrasion. This makes them very popular as domestic water pipes as water quality is enhanced, limescale production is reduced and the long lifespan correlates to a reduced through-life cost of ownership.
Enhanced water quality
Ceramic is the product of choice for crockery as it is food safe, capable of filtering pathogens and retaining minerals while also being free from microplastics. However, all ceramics that will come into direct contact with food or drink must comply with the Ceramic Articles In Contact With Food Regulations 2006.
When products comply with these regulations, consumers note an improved taste, which is believed to be due to the inability of ceramics to absorb odours and chlorine, meaning the water that passes through it is purer.
Reduced limescale production
Limescale results from dissolved minerals solidifying when exposed to fluctuating temperatures. As water pipes can transmit hot and cold water, the likelihood of limescale being produced is typically quite high, however ceramic liners such as those provided by https://www.kingfisher-industrial.com/wear-protection/ can prevent this build-up from occurring because they are both completely smooth and chemically inert.
Long lifespan
Ceramic water pipes have an exceptionally long lifespan, provided they are not subjected to mechanical stresses that can cause them to crack. When properly cared for and correctly installed, ceramic water pipes have a life expectancy of at least 50 years with minimal maintenance needed to ensure their correct operation, translating to a lower through-life cost.
