Multi-layer composite (MLC) pipes for plumbing

[Master of None]

The company I work for has just competed a very large domestic water system. 3 year job with literally 10s of thousands of joints and fittings using the Geberit Mepla system, without 1 leak or weep. Its a press fit system but is unusual in that the pipe is pressed over the male spigot of the fitting. The fitters love it because it bends like copper, can be cut and prepped with special shears and is rigid and light and a joint takes around 5 seconds. It can be used on domestic water and heating and the rep said it has a minimum of 50 year life span. Any of you guys used it? Here is some links if anyone is interested?
http://www.geberit.co.uk/geberit/in...a.pdf/$file/Specification Cluases - Mepla.pdf
http://www.geberit.co.uk/geberit/in.../Supply Systems Product Guide - June 2010.pdf
http://www.geberit.co.uk/geberit/in...la installation guide - system technology.pdf

PS I do not work for Geberit but I do work in the construction industry.

 

[katalin]

What company supplies the best MLC pipes? Is this Uponor? LK?

 

[CARRIE25]

could any one tell me where i can buy lk pipe and fittings
thanks

 

[SDMCF]

I like Uponor pipe but when I looked into it I found few places actually stock it (many suppliers only got it in to order) and none knew anything about tools to work with it. I gave up and used a mix of copper and PEX.

That was a while ago. What is the current situation? I would use it if it were practical for DIY jobs but I suspect it is only really viable for professionals.