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.
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 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.
PE Recycled Water & Rainwater system clamp tool
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.
PB-1 Recycled Water & Rainwater Pipe
Available in 18mm and 22mm, Buteline Polybutene-1 Recycled Water pipe is a solid light lilac colour and Buteline Polybutene-1 Rainwater pipe is a solid olive green colour.
Both the Recycled Water and Rainwater pipes are available as coils and lengths, and manufactured to meet AS/NZS2642.
PB-1 Recycled Water & Rainwater System tee fittings
Buteline fittings for connecting the Polybutene-1 (PB-1) Recycled Water and Rainwater pipes are the same fittings as for the Polybutene-1 (PB-1) potable water system -- grey in colour, available in 18mm and 22mm, and made from high quality engineering polymer, manufactured in accordance with AS/NZS 2642.
The same tools as the grey Polybutene-1 potable water system are used for clamping the fittings and coloured pipe together to make your joint. 22mm PB-1 Clamp Tool
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.
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.