PPR Pipes & Fittings

What are PPR pipes and fittings?

PPR stands for polypropylene random copolymer, a plastic made for pressure water pipes. It does not rust or scale easily, and it handles hot water within its rated limits. As a result, PPR is now a common choice for water lines inside homes, hotels and offices.

PPR joins by heat fusion. A welding machine heats the pipe end and the fitting socket, typically at about 260 °C, and then you push them together. The two parts fuse into one piece, so a good joint has no seal to fail.

How to choose and install PPR

• Match fittings to the pipe's outside diameter in millimetres, for example 20, 25 or 32 mm.
• Choose a pipe pressure rating suited to hot or cold service, as hot lines need a higher rating.
• Use brass-insert threaded fittings where PPR meets taps, valves or GI pipe.
• Cut pipe square with a PPR cutter and clean both parts before welding.
• Follow the heating time for each size, and do not twist the joint while it cools.
• Support pipes with clips at regular spacing, especially on hot water runs.

Applications of PPR pipes and fittings

1. Hot water lines. Feeding showers, kitchens and laundries from geysers and solar heaters.
2. Cold water plumbing. Running mains water through homes, flats and offices.
3. Concealed wall piping. Installing pipes inside walls with concealed valves and fused joints.
4. Bathroom fit-outs. Connecting mixers, basins and toilets with brass-threaded PPR fittings.
5. Hotels and hostels. Supplying many rooms with hot and cold water reliably.
6. Hospitals and clinics. Carrying clean water where corrosion-free pipe matters.
7. Tank connections. Linking storage tanks with PPR tank connectors and valves.
8. Solar water heating. Running flow and return lines within the pipe's temperature rating.
9. Renovations. Replacing rusty GI lines with PPR using threaded transition fittings.
10. Light industrial water. Supplying wash bays and process rinsing in small factories.

Why choose Sparks Plumbing Experts

1. Every common pipe materialGI, PPR, PVC, HDPE, brass and stainless fittings are all stocked, so you can match any existing system.
2. Common sizes in stockMost fitting types come in several sizes, from small domestic sizes up to larger mains sizes.
3. Pipes, fittings and valves togetherPipes, fittings, valves, clamps and jointing products come in one order.
4. Help with thread and size standardsWe help you confirm inch and millimetre sizes before you buy, which avoids return trips.
5. Visit or collect in NairobiOur store is at KCB Building, Enterprise Road, in the Industrial Area, so you can see parts before you buy or collect your order.
6. Quotes your wayAsk for prices by phone, WhatsApp, email or the online quote form, whichever suits you on site.
7. Over 1,600 products in one placeOur catalogue covers 55 categories, so one supplier can handle most of your parts list.
8. Help choosing the right partSend a nameplate photo, a drawing or the old part, and we help you match size and specification.
9. Single items or project quantitiesWe price a single replacement part just as readily as a full site order.
10. Supply across East AfricaWe serve customers across Kenya, and we also supply buyers in Uganda and Tanzania.

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