Builders and contractors across America trust FlowGuard Gold to reliably deliver clean, safe drinking water. But on a recent tour of jobsites in Central Florida, we discovered that several installers were installing their FlowGuard Gold piping using non-FlowGuard Gold fittings.
While this practice might help the plumber save a few pennies, this can be a dangerous practice for plumbers and builders who want to enjoy the reliability of a complete FlowGuard Gold system.
Not all CPVC materials are the same, Non-FlowGuard Gold CPVC compounds have been found to have both significantly lower pressure bearing capabilities and significantly lower impact resistance. When tested at elevated temperatures and pressures, a FlowGuard Gold fitting will last up to four times longer than a non-FlowGuard Gold fitting.
For builders who need a higher safety factor, FlowGuard Gold fittings are the only fittings made from pressure rated materials, which contributes to the superior performance of a complete FlowGuard Gold system.
Related resource: Step-by-Step Installation Instructions for FlowGuard Gold CPVC
How can you tell if you’re using a complete FlowGuard Gold system?
If the fittings have any of the following names, they are not FlowGuard Gold and will not provide the high level performance you can expect from a FlowGuard Gold fitting:
Learn more about how FlowGuard Gold compares to other CPVC materials.