Flexigas entered the UK market in 2016, with the aim of offering heat engineers and plumbers a CSST solution that would surpass Tracpipe in both quality and affordability. Flexigas have since grown to be a major player in the gas product industry, with CSST systems and fittings now available for every gas pipe installation scenario. As a much quicker and easier alternative to the traditional copper method of gas installation, is it time you switched to Flexigas?
To answer that question, we have outlined 10 key reasons why you should switch to Flexigas for your next gas installation project.
1. Installing Flexigas is 75% quicker than using copper piping
Flexigas is delivered in one continuous length, allowing you to cut to the exact length needed for the installation, with just one fitting required at either end of the tubing. Unlike copper, there are no hot works involved in the install, and there is no need for a join every 3 metres. Flexigas is available in lengths of 5 metres to 400 metres and is marked every metre, ensuring you can cut to your exact required length. Flexigas can be bent by hand to 90 degrees, so you can easily install around any obstacles. Flexigas can be installed in a few easy steps, which you can view here flexigas.com/installation/flexigas-installation/
2. Flexigas offer the widest range of fittings
Flexigas was designed with the domestic gas engineer in mind. As retro and refurb projects can often be complicated, due to working with what was previously installed, Flexigas has created the widest range of fittings, offering a solution to any scenario. Flexigas fittings offer a metal-to-metal seal in seconds. And with the FG Link, you can now transition between copper and Flexigas seamlessly and quickly. So even if your project requires copper for aesthetic value, you can still finish the tricky parts with Flexigas. You can read more about the FG Link here flexigas.com/fg-link/
3. Flexigas DS is suitable for all gas installations
Flexigas DS is a pre-sleeved CSST solution that is suitable for all types of installation, including through solid floors and walls, through the earth/ground and screed, and through unvented voids and unventilated risers. Flexigas DS also comes in one continuous length so you can cut to your exact required length for the installation. Flexigas DS is ideal for complicated installs. You can learn more about Flexigas DS here flexigas.com/flexigas-ds/
4. The FG Bond quick earthing solution
The FG Bond is a patented integrated earthing terminal, designed to save huge amounts of time when earthing is necessary for CSST installation. With over 30,000 lightning strikes recorded in the UK last year (the most ever recorded), the FG Bond will save the pipe arcing in the event of a strike. This unique design is available for all Flexigas CSST systems, read more about the FG Bond here flexigas.com/fg-bond/
5. Safer than copper
As Flexigas can be installed using one continuous length of tubing, there are only two areas (at either end of the tubing) where a gas leak could realistically occur. Compared to copper, where a gas leak could potentially occur at any of the joins made every 3 metres (and which can be very time-consuming to find), Flexigas is by far the safer option when it comes to gas pipe installations.
6. British standard sizes
One of the key features that differentiate Flexigas from most CSST competitors is all Flexigas fittings come in British standard sizes, as opposed to European sizes. Flexigas comes in 15mm, 22mm, 28mm, 32mm, 40mm and 50mm.
7. Can be buried in the ground
Flexigas may be buried in screed or in the ground, without additional protection. Both the Flexigas sleeve and Flexigas DS outer sleeve are made from fire-retardant Polyethylene, that is resistant to UV, and both are finished in bright yellow for immediate recognition.
8. Designed with 2nd line refurbs, not just new builds
Flexigas has been designed with domestic engineers in mind. Flexigas is ideal to use on 2nd line refurbs, as with Flexigas you can fix any gas leak by disconnecting the mains and installing our CSST around the property, or even through the loft. This means no more digging the property up to find that leak!
9. Higher grade of stainless steel used for anti-corrosion
Flexigas CSST comes in one continuous length of 316L stainless steel piping, which is both strong enough to withstand the stresses that occur during construction, subsidence, or weather events, but is also flexible enough to be bent to 90 degrees by hand. 316L stainless steel also offers the best anti-corrosion material for gas installations.
10. Free tape with every coil
All Flexigas orders come with free silicone tape that is included with every box and spool.
Make the switch to Flexigas today
So, now that you can see the benefits of switching to Flexigas for yourself, why wait any longer? You will be amazed at how much time you save on installations, and how simple it is to use Flexigas products. Don’t take our word for it, check out our range online or pop into have a chat with the your local branch and order Flexigas for your next project. We guarantee you won’t be disappointed!
