PerformPipe in numbers
Every inch of PerformPipe® is designed to outperform the alternatives. Backed by testing, proven in the field - these numbers speak for themselves.
13mm
ultra-thin Aerogel Insulation
-30%
lower annual energy costs
60
years guaranteed lifespan
Effective thermal insulation is essential for enhancing the performance of heat pump…PerformPipe, featuring aerogel insulation demonstrated the best overall performance, offering the lowest heat losses and energy demand.
Dr Mohamad Rida & Cameron Johnstone
Energy Systems Research Unit
University of Strathclyde
Real results - Backed by data
Unlike most competitor claims based on lab assumptions or manufacturer estimates, PerformPipe® was put through a full-year real-world simulation.
We modelled an air-source heat pump installation using historical weather data from Edinburgh, replicating conditions faced by typical UK homes. This wasn’t theory - it was practical, applied performance.
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12-month simulation using a domestic heat pump set at 55°C
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Dynamic usage model based on a household of 3 people
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5m pipe lengths indoors and outdoors, mirroring real installs
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Tested using industry-standard methodology with consistent baselines
The outcome? PerformPipe® consistently delivered lower heat loss, shorter run times, and smaller bills.
How we compare to the competition
Most alternatives - like polyethylene-based pipes - required significantly thicker insulation just to approach PerformPipe®'s efficiency. Even then, they fell short.
Metric | PerformPipe | Competitors |
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Insulation Type | Aerogel | Commonly used UK alternatives |
Insulation Thickness | 13mm | 21.5mm + |
Annual Heat Pump Runtime | 451 hours | 512 - 585 hours |
Annual Energy Consumption | 1283 kWh | 1527 - 1663 kWh |
Annual Energy Cost (at £0.28) | £359 | £427 - £465 |
Overall Diameter | 57.8mm | 67mm - 78mm |
Lifespan | 60 years | ~1–20 years |
Maintenance | None | Requires sealing & ongoing painting |
Installation | Continuous coils (pre-insulated) | 1 and 2m lengths, multiple joints |
Bottom line?
With PerformPipe, you get higher efficiency in a smaller footprint, meaning:
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Lower energy bills
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More space for routing through walls, floors and tight installs
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Faster, cleaner installations
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Extended system lifespan from reduced heat pump wear
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No repainting or re-sealing over decades of use
Competitor systems don't just cost more to run - they take more time and space to install and maintain. PerformPipe® eliminates those compromises.
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Flow, Pressure & Performance
Choosing the right pipe size affects everything downstream of it - how hard your pump has to work, how much energy your system uses, and how well it performs once it's buried or boxed in and out of sight.
Rather than ask you to take our word for it, we publish the lab-tested flow rate and pressure drop data for both DN25 and DN32 PerformPipe below.
How to read this data
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Flow rate (l/hour) - how much fluid moves through the pipe per hour. Higher flow rate means more heat delivered, but also more resistance for your pump to overcome.
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Pressure drop - the resistance the fluid meets moving through the pipe. The higher the pressure drop, the harder your pump works, and the more energy your system uses to keep fluid moving.
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Straight tube vs bent tube - no real installation is a single straight run. We publish figures for both a straight length and the same length with a standard 180° bend, so you can size your pump for the installation you're actually putting in, not a lab-perfect straight line.
DN25
Full data available in the downloadable DN25 data sheet
Medium tested | 40% Propylene Glycol |
Test temperature | 70°C |
Inner diameter | 26.5mm |
Outer diameter | 33.0mm |
Tube length | 10m |
Bend | 120mm radius, 180° |
Flow Rate | Straight tube | With 180° bend |
|---|---|---|
2,000 l/hour | 14.7 kPa | 15.5 kPa |
4,000 l/hour | 59.0 kPa | 62.0 kPa |
6,000 l/hour | 132.7 kPa | 139.5 kPa |
Pressure drop across flow rates from 0–7,000 l/hour, straight tube vs a single 180° bend.
Tested at 70°C using a 40% propylene glycol mix - typical of an outdoor or ground loop circuit.
DN32
Full data available in the downloadable DN32 data sheet
Medium tested | Water |
Test temperature | 20°C |
Inner diameter | 34.2mm |
Outer diameter | 41.1mm |
Tube length | 1m |
Bend | 120mm radius, 180° |
Flow Rate | Straight tube | With 180° bend |
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2,000 l/hour | 0.35 kPa | 0.66 kPa |
4,000 l/hour | 1.39 kPa | 2.63 kPa |
6,000 l/hour | 3.13 kPa | 5.92 kPa |
Pressure drop across flow rates from 0–7,000 l/hour, straight tube vs a single 180° bend.
Tested at 20°C using water - typical of an indoor heating flow and return circuit.
Tel. 01369 702070
Email: enquiries@perform-pipe.co.uk
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