The 16mm x 2mm Pert Al Pert underfloor heating pipe is a durable, flexible, and high-performance pipe designed for modern warm water underfloor heating systems. Its slim 16mm profile makes it ideal for low-profile retrofit systems, overlay panels, and projects where floor build-up needs to stay minimal.
Built with a multi-layer composite structure, this pipe combines the flexibility of PE-RT plastic with the strength and stability of an aluminium core. As a result, it offers excellent handling, strong shape retention, and reliable long-term performance.
Whether you are installing a new underfloor heating system or upgrading an existing property, this 16mm Pert Al Pert pipe provides a practical and efficient solution.
What Is 16mm x 2mm Pert Al Pert Underfloor Heating Pipe?
16mm x 2mm Pert Al Pert underfloor heating pipe is a multilayer composite pipe used to circulate warm water through underfloor heating circuits. It has a 16mm outside diameter and a 1.6mm wall thickness, making it well suited to slimline floor systems and retrofit heating layouts. Comparable technical data lists this pipe size as 16mm outside diameter with 1.6mm wall thickness.
The pipe is commonly manufactured using PE-RT inner and outer layers with a bonded aluminium core. Therefore, it combines the benefits of plastic and metal pipework in one product.
Because the aluminium layer helps the pipe hold its shape, installers can form neat bends and controlled loops with less spring-back. Consequently, installation becomes faster, cleaner, and easier to manage.
Key Features of 16mm Pert Al Pert UFH Pipe
5-Layer Composite Pipe Construction
This pipe uses a 5-layer construction, usually made from PE-RT, adhesive, aluminium, adhesive, and PE-RT. This structure gives the pipe strength, flexibility, and excellent durability.
As a result, the pipe performs well in demanding heating applications while remaining easy to route through low-profile fixing systems.
Aluminium Oxygen Barrier
The aluminium core acts as an effective oxygen barrier. This helps prevent oxygen ingress into the heating water, which can reduce corrosion risk in boilers, pumps, manifolds, and other metal system components.
Therefore, the pipe supports long-term system reliability and helps protect valuable heating equipment.
Flexible Low-Profile Installation
The 16mm diameter makes this pipe particularly useful for retrofit and low-profile underfloor heating systems. Its slim size allows it to sit neatly inside routed panels, overlay boards, and other shallow fixing systems.
In addition, the pipe remains flexible enough for tight layouts while still holding its shape once formed.
Benefits of Using 16mm x 2mm UFH Pipe
Ideal for Low-Profile Underfloor Heating
The 16mm x 2mm Pert Al Pert underfloor heating pipe is ideal for rooms where floor height is limited. For example, it works well in renovations, extensions, kitchens, bathrooms, and upper-floor projects.
Because it fits low-profile UFH boards, it helps installers create warm water systems without major floor height increases.
Reliable Heat Transfer
Warm water underfloor heating relies on consistent heat transfer through the pipe and floor structure. This pipe supports efficient heat distribution, helping create even warmth across the room.
As a result, the system can deliver comfortable heating while operating at lower water temperatures than traditional radiator systems.
Strong, Stable and Easy to Handle
Pert Al Pert pipe offers excellent shape stability. Once bent into position, it stays in place more effectively than many single-layer plastic pipes.
Consequently, installers can lay circuits more accurately, reduce movement during fixing, and create a cleaner installation.
How Pert Al Pert Pipe Works
The 16mm x 2mm Pert Al Pert underfloor heating pipe carries warm water from the manifold through each floor circuit. As the water travels through the pipe, heat transfers into the surrounding floor structure.
The floor then radiates warmth evenly into the room. Therefore, the system creates comfortable heating from the ground up.
The aluminium core improves stability and provides oxygen protection, while the PE-RT layers protect the pipe internally and externally. This combination makes the pipe strong, flexible, and well suited to underfloor heating.
Technical Specifications
- Pipe size: 16mm x 2mm
- Typical internal diameter: approximately 12mm
- Coil length: 50m to 500m.
- Construction: 5-layer PE-RT / aluminium / PE-RT composite
- Suitable for warm water underfloor heating systems
- Aluminium core provides an oxygen barrier
- Working pressure: up to 10 bar, depending on manufacturer specification
- Temperature rating: up to 95°C, depending on manufacturer specification
- Suitable for low-profile and retrofit UFH systems
- Compatible with suitable 16mm UFH fittings and manifolds
- WRAS approval and warranty depend on the supplied brand or certificate
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