Does your building have external tapping points? Protect from frost now with SCHELL’s POLAR II outdoor tap!

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Many consumers forget to shut off and drain their outdoor tap when temperatures start to drop below zero. Burst piping and water damage – often not discovered until spring – are the result. Sanitary equipment specialists can now offer their customers the advice they need while adding a profitable line of business: the frost-proof POLAR II tap from SCHELL offers all-year-round protection from frost damage due to burst piping. The tap drains automatically, and its mature feature set offers rock-solid reliability while being quick and easy to install.

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POLAR II: an elegant technical solution

With the frost-proof POLAR II outdoor tap, there is no longer any need to shut off water at tapping points outside during the winter. As soon as its valve is closed, the internal bleeder mechanism drains off the entire tap automatically, ensuring that all of the water can exit and be replaced by air. Water is therefore unable to freeze in the pipes and cause them to burst. The shut-off mechanism with bleeder valve is located in the back third of the outside wall, in an area that stays above zero. A real selling-point: because the tap drains completely after each use, this means the tap is still available even during the winter months. To ensure that POLAR II taps can drain completely, the only step needed is to disconnect any attached hosepipes beforehand.

The high-quality workmanship, with a matt chromed finish plus a protective sheath to prevent contact with masonry, provides optimum protection against rust for the POLAR II. The ergonomic ‘Comfort’ handle makes sure that the tap is quick and convenient to use.

POLAR II – easy installation and maintenance in existing properties

The easy-to-install POLAR II makes it simple to swap out a tap on site at the customer. The pipe can be cut to any length for adjustment down to the last millimetre. The outside wall needs to have a thickness of at least 200 mm for installation of the POLAR II.

Offering easy external access to all parts, this is a low-maintenance fitting.

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POLAR II Set – assembly set for roughing-in installation

The POLAR II Set makes SCHELL’s reliable frost protection fitting available as an assembly set for roughing-in installation. The preassembled conduit is installed during preliminary building work. After the external facade is complete, the conduit is shortened and the connection for the fitting established. The POLAR II Set is suitable for use in walls with a thickness of 200 to 500 mm.

All-round protection: preventing water theft with the SECUR handle

Professional fitters can also offer their customers another benefit: the frost-free outdoor tap can also be protected from unauthorised operation – and hence the theft of water – by the optional, lockable SECUR handle.

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Summary

The frost-proof POLAR II outdoor tap from SCHELL is a must-have for any homeowner who is looking to protect their house from easily avoidable water damage due to burst piping in winter. With its intelligent design that makes it unnecessary to shut off water during the colder months, the tap offers protection plus all-year-round functionality. Installation and maintenance for POLAR II are both straightforward – either when replacing existing fittings in or installing the tap in a new building. A design focusing on a long service life plus optional anti-theft protection round off the overall package. By recommending and installing the POLAR II, professional fitters can open up a profitable extra line of business.