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Apartment Piping System
Description

Used throughout Australia and New Zealand, Forza Global has a range of pipe and fittings to cater for low and high-rise apartments, and can be used for passive design, social housing and institutional buildings.

With a range of material options including copper, stainless steel, and PEX (polyethylene), Forza systems can be used together to provide a complete system.

Aqualine's systems ensure efficient installation, durability and low maintenance, while market leading warranties of 50 years for PEX, and 25 years for Press Copper and Stainless Steel, make Forza Global the system of choice for installers.

Key Features

Incorporate all piping requirements with one system.

Forza PEX Hot and Cold Water:

  • Used for Hot and Cold water services
  • Fittings made from dezincification-resistance brass
  • Constant recommended working temperature 60-65°C
  • Maximum Temperature: 95°C 
  • Short-term Temperature in case of HWS malfunction: 100°C 
  • Pipe Dimensions: 16-50mm
  • No O Ring crimp fitting
  • Approval Mark international product Certification to Australian and New Zealand Standards
  • Extensive range of adaptors to suit multiple systems
  • 50 year warranty 

Forza PEX Gas Crimp:

  • Used for Natural(NG) and Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in both residential and commercial buildings
  • Fittings made from dezincification-resistance brass
  • Pipe Dimensions: 16-50mm
  • No O Ring crimp fitting
  • Largest overall range in the market
  • 50 year warranty 

Forza Copper V Press

  • Fittings suitable for Hard Drawn, Hard Drawn BQ and Annealed Type A and Type B copper tube — manufactured to, and complies with, AS1432
  • No Welding required, eliminating the need for Hot Works permit
  • Largest overall range in the market across Water, Gas and High Temperature fittings
  • Fittings up to 50mm fittings with leak detection O Rings
  • O ring maximum temperature: 200°C using FKM O Rings
  • Pipe and fittings Dimensions: 15-100mm
  • Tooling compatible with major brands
  • 25 year warranty

Forza Stainless Steel V Press

  • Pipe and fittings 316L
  • Rated to 40 bar when used with High Pressure tooling
  • No Welding required, eliminating the need for Hot Works permit
  • Fittings with leak detection O Rings
  • O ring maximum temperature: 200°C using FKM O Rings
  • Pipe and fittings Dimensions: 15-168mm
  • Tooling compatible with major brands
  • ACTIVFIRE Certification 
  • 25 year warranty
Scope of Use
  • Residential and commercial plumbing — ideal for multi residential or stand-alone housing applications
  • Suitable for repurposing office to apartments
  • Forza PEX systems can be used in conjunction with Forza Copper V Press and Forza Stainless Steel V Press with easy transition fittings — minimising potential leaks and providing a complete one-system warranty
Limitations on Use
  • Designed in accordance with our design manuals
  • Must be installed by Aqualine approved installers
  • Contact Aqualine to determine best solution
Statement of Building Code Compliance

Forza Hot and Cold Water: 

  • Watermark license/certificate and is compliant to AS/NZS 2492:2007 for Cross Linked polyethylene (PE-X) pipes for pressure applications and AS 2537.2:2011 for Mechanical jointed fittings for use with cross linked polyethylene pipes (XLPE) for hot and cold applications

Forza Gas Crimp:

  • Watermark license/certificate and is compliant to AS 4176.8; 2010 — Polyethylene/aluminum and cross-linked Polyethylene/aluminum macro-composite pipe system for pressure applications

Forza Copper V Press:

  • Watermark license/certificate and is compliant to AS 3688:2016 Water Supply and gas systems — Metallic fittings and end connectors 
  • Watermark license/certificate and is compliant to AS1432:2004 — Copper tubes for plumbing, gas fitting and drainage applications 
  • All products manufactured to be used in potable water systems have been tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4020:2005 — testing of product for use in contact with drinking water

Forza Stainless Steel V Press:

  • Watermark license/certificate and is compliant to AS 3688:2016 Water Supply and gas systems — Metallic fittings and end connectors 
  • Watermark license/certificate and is compliant to ATS 5200.053:2008 — Plumbing and drainage products — Stainless Steel pipes and tubes for pressure application
  • All products manufactured to be used in potable water systems have been tested in accordance with AS/NZS 4020:2005 — testing of product for use in contact with drinking water
In-Service History

With a history dating back to the 1940’s, Aqualine has remained the leading supplier of plumbing products to the industry in New Zealand. With all our quality components, Aqualine can give assurance of a system that will provide many years of economical comfort and service. 

Project examples from Aqualine and Forza Global:

  • St Martin’s Lane Apartments, Auckland
  • Harvard Apartments, Nelson St, Auckland
  • 8 Hereford St Luxury Apartments, Auckland
  • Ramada Hotel, Albany, Auckland
  • The Ivory Apartments, Epsom, Auckland
  • St Mary's Retirement Christchurch
  • Sudima Hotel, Rotorua
  • Queens Wharf, Brisbane, Australia
Other Performance Attributes

Warranty:

  • All PEX systems come with a 50 year warranty when installed by a licensed plumber in accordance with AS3500 of the National Plumbing Code parts 1,4 and 5 and established installation practices
  • Copper V Press system come with a 25 year warranty as per As1432-2004 and AS 3688:2016
  • Stainless Steel V Press system come with a 25 year warranty as per AS 5200.53:2008 and AS 3688:2016
Documents
Forza Copper V Press Specifications & Installation Guide

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Forza PEX Gas Crimp Specifications & Installation Guide

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Forza PEX Water Crimp Specifications & Installation Guide

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Forza PEX Water Slide Specifications & Installation Guide

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Forza Stainless V Press Technical Catalogue

Aqualine Products are a leading manufacturer and distributor to the New Zealand plumbing, gas and heating industry, developing, importing, assembling and manufacturing a range of products.

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