Recycled Water & Rainwater Systems

Due to the scarcity of water (reducing water supplies and increasing water restrictions), the use of recycled water and rainwater have become more prevalent in Australian society, with local councils encouraging these practices.

Amongst some of these initiatives is the use of colour-coded pipe for connecting to the outdoor hose supply, the toilets and the rainwater tank, so as to avoid cross-connection with potable (drinkable) water supply.
 

Buteline Pipe for Recycled Water & Rainwater Systems

Buteline Recycled Water pipe is lilac coloured and Buteline Rainwater pipe is green, to make it visually clear to installers that the usage of these pipes are different to that of potable water. The below logos are also featured on our packaging:

These coloured pipes are manufactured from Polyethylene in accordance to AS/NZS 4130 and are made on a single extrusion process. 

To protect against any possible installer error, our Recycled Water and Rainwater pipes and fittings are all 20mm size so it is physically impossible to accidentally connect to grey Polybutene-1 pipe (used for potable water supply).
 

Buteline Fittings for Recycled Water & Rainwater Systems

Buteline fittings for connecting to Recycled Water and Rainwater pipes are black in colour, 20mm in size, and made from high quality engineering polymer, manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 4129.

Buteline Clamp Tool for Recycled Water & Rainwater Systems 

An independent 20mm clamp tool is available for clamping the fittings and coloured pipe together to make your joint.

The installation process itself is exactly the same as for the Buteline Polybutene-1 Plumbing System -- simply cut, insert and clamp your fitting for a guaranteed secure joint.
 

Typical Method of Plumbing

Below is a diagram showing the typical method of installation of Recycled Water & Rainwater Systems -- please note that each local authority may have different guidelines, so please check.