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Both grades comply with operational conditions 10 bar at 70 °C however the standard pipe has a thicker aluminium core and even higher performance in fail safe conditions.
A PE-RT or PE-Xc pipe expands more because it is a solid plastic pipe. A RIXc or standard pipe has an aluminium core and therefore expands less.
There is physical and chemical cross-linking. Tubes are cross-linked to optimise the strength and durability of the tube.
Chemical cross-linking is achieved by adding peroxide or silane to polyethylene. A physical cross-linking is created by exposing the tube to electron beams. Henco uses physical cross-linking because it is the purest cross-linking.

1. The manufacturer should be consulted before using disinfectant products or applying a thermal cycle where temperatures exceed the specified usage temperature. The following products can be used:
Hadex
Diluted with water at a concentration of 1:13000 (± 4 ppm Bleach) in accordance with the instructions. Treat for a maximum of 5 minutes at 90°C and only perform one treatment per year
Herlisil
Diluted with water at a concentration of 1:1000 (± 500 ppm hydrogen peroxide) in accordance with the instructions. Treat for a maximum of 5 minutes at 90°C and only perform one treatment per year.
Citric acid
Maximum 10% diluted with water. Treat for a maximum of 5 minutes at 90°C and only perform one treatment per year
It should be noted here that these treatments will only have a long-term effect if the source of the contamination is dealt with professionally
2. Disinfection according to DVGW W557
The Henco Multilayer pipes will resist a short period of chemical disinfection in compliance with table 1 of DVGW guideline W557. The maximum allowed concentrations, the maximum allowed temperature, the maximum allowed treatment time and active elements as shown in this table must be strictly observed.
The test plugs may be only used for up to 3 months under a maximum constant pressure of 10 bar. The plugs are not suitable for making permanent sealings and are purely for testing the system. They are not reusable
Yes, for example as ground pipes. In this case, we recommend combining the Henco standard multilayer pipe with the PVDF press fittings. It is best to protect the pipe additionally with, for example, a PVC protective tube. Please note that Henco inspection certificates only apply to indoor installations.
The insulation is vapour-proof, but not suitable for long-term outdoor use or applications in moist sandy soil. If the insulation must nevertheless be used in those conditions, it is best to apply a waterproof protective tube (such as a PVC pipe) around the insulation.
Yes, the pipes may be exposed to sunlight for a short period of time. Polyethylene is not UV-resistant, so Henco tubes should not be permanently exposed. For specific outdoor applications, Henco can produce unique UV-resistant pipes on request.
The minimum temperature for Henco multilayer pipes and PVDF press fittings is -20°C. For solid plastic pipes, the minimum temperature is 7°C.
It can if the paint is water based.
Henco tubes up to and including 26 mm diameter can be bent with the appropriate tools from the Henco product range. For pipes with a diameter from 32mm onwards, it is best to use couplings.
The number of motors per zone depends on the thermostat connected to the zone.
- Analogue = without screen
- Digital = with display
- Analogue 24V = 5 motors
- Analogue 230V = 10 motors
- Digital 24 V = 5 motors
- Digital 230V = 5 motors
The control has a number of connection terminals to which motors can be connected:
- Wired 6-zone = 15 connecting terminals
- Wired 10-zone = 21 connecting terminals (maximum 18 connected)
Note: Each individual terminal can be connected to multiple motors if a relay is used.
You can connect as many zones (motors) to one thermostat as you want. The only limitation is the number of connection terminals on the control to which motors can be connected:
- Wireless 1-zone = 1 connecting terminal
- Wireless 8-zone = 12 connection terminals
- Radio 12-zone = 18 connecting terminals
Note: Each individual terminal can be connected to multiple motors if a relay is used.
When using a wet system without insulation, the lowest possible build-up is: PRO + 30mm anhydride screed
- Edge insulation UFH-ISOBOARD-G
- Floor finish of your choice
- Anhydride screed 30 mm
- Underfloor heating pipe 500-160212D 16mm
- Bubble wrap UFH-PRO 19mm
- Filling layer of your choice

When using a wet system with insulation, the lowest possible build-up is: tacker + 30mm anhydride screed
- Edge insulation UFH-ISOBOARD-G
- Floor finish of your choice
- Anhydride screed 30 mm
- Floor heating pipe 500-160212D 16mm with tack nail UFH-TACK-40
- Vapour barrier UFH-FOIL 0,2mm
- Flat insulation board UFH-ISO-20 20mm
- Filling layer of your choice

When using a dry system, the lowest possible build-up is: RENO12 + 5mm filler (levelling compound)
- Edge insulation UFH-ISOBOARD-S
- Floor finish of your choice
- Levelling compound of your choice +/- 5 mm
- Reinforcement mesh UFH-P18-WN
- Underfloor heating pipe (vloerverwarmingsbuis) 200-121688
- Gypsum fibreboard UFH-P18-GP18(V) 18mm
- Filling layer of your choice

Check which certificates Henco complies with here.
Can Henco tubes be rinsed with hydrogen peroxide/sodium hypochlorite/chlorine dioxide?
When rinsing pipes, it is best to consult the table below. In case of additional questions, please contact your Henco representative.
Table 1: disinfectants for short-term chemical disinfection of Henco ML pipes according to DVGW W577
Title |
Commercial packaging |
Max. concentration (*) |
Maximum duration and temperature |
Hydrogen proxide (H2O) |
Solution in water 50% |
150 mg/l H2O2 |
Max. 24h Max. 25°C |
Sodium hypochlorite NAOCl |
Aqueous solution containing up to 150g/l "free chlorine" |
50 mh |
Max. 12h Max. 25°C |
Chlorine dioxide ClO2 |
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6 mg/l ClO2 |
Max. 12h Max. 25°C |
(*) The concentration indicated is that of free chlorine.
Maximum frequency: once a year
BE and TH press contours
The locating collar ensures that the pressing sleeve is correctly positioned in the pressing jaw.
BE press contours
Instead of controlling the system based on the room temperature, the thermostat (CU-REGC-...) can measure the floor temperature via a sensor (UFH-SENS). That sensor is usually placed in the screed, just below the floor finish. At the relevant thermostat, via parameter 040, setting 2 can then be selected so that the underfloor heating is switched on or off based on the floor temperature.
040 |
External sensor (CU-REGC-24V/CU-REGC-230V) Logging in an external room or floor sensor. Registering a room sensor deactivates the internal sensor. When using a floor sensor, the minimum floor temperature can be set via the Settings Menu in the "External floor sensor" function. |
0 = no external sensor 1 = room sensor 2 = floor sensor
Standard: o |
Wet system:
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Sand-cement screed:
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4.5cm above the pipes
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Anhydride screed:
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3cm above the pipes
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Dry system:
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Levelling compound:
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5mm (at RENO12!)
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Fermacell boards:
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25mm (2x 12.5mm) (at OMEGA)
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10mm (for RENO12!)
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