{"product_id":"professional-refined-plumbers-flax-hemp-spool","title":"Professional Refined Plumbers Flax Hemp Spool","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-block-with-attachment\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"attachment-container search-images\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional Plumbers Flax (also known as plumbing hemp) is a premium-grade, highly refined natural fiber spool engineered to reinforce and seal large or heavy-duty threaded pipe joints. When wrapped tightly into the root of metallic threads and paired with a high-quality jointing compound, these raw plant fibers physically expand upon contact with moisture. This natural swelling property creates an unyielding mechanical barrier that fills massive thread clearances and micro-gaps. It comes highly recommended for commercial plumbers, mechanical engineers, gas installers, and heating contractors who require maximum leak protection on large-bore steel, iron, and brass fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eWhy Choose a Professional Flax Spool?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNatural Moisture-Expansion Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated from high-purity natural flax plant fibers. Unlike synthetic alternatives, if a minute droplet of fluid attempts to track through the joint, the fibers absorb the liquid and physically swell, instantly self-sealing the gap and arresting potential leaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTangle-Free Dispenser Spool:\u003c\/b\u003e Supplied wound onto a compact, centralized spool housed inside a protective plastic dispenser. This design allows you to smoothly pull exactly what you need through a dispensing hole without creating a bird's nest or exposing the dry fiber stock to dirt, grease, and water on the job site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExceptional Gap-Bridging Capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e The absolute industry standard for treating large-diameter pipework (over 25mm), coarse threads, and old mismatched fittings where standard PTFE tape is prone to tearing or failing under high structural tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh Thermal and Mechanical Strength:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides heavy-duty reinforcement that reinforces joint paths against extreme thermal expansion cycles, water hammer shock waves, and mechanical structural vibrations common in plant rooms and commercial heating systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlawless Jointing Compound Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed to be used in conjunction with premium jointing pastes such as BOSS White, Hawk White, UniWhite, or Uni-Gas, ensuring a slippery, lubricated installation and a lifelong pressure-tight seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eReinforcing threaded steel, iron, brass, and copper fittings in large-bore commercial heating loops and gas main lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eSealing heavy-duty water pumps, valves, industrial manifolds, and agricultural irrigation lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003eTreating coarse or slightly damaged metallic threads to ensure a robust mechanical seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003eGeneral-purpose plant room maintenance, district heating installations, and heavy utility pipework repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003ePremium-grade, highly refined natural hemp\/flax fibers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003eHoused in an easy-feed, tangle-free plastic dispenser cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003eNatural swelling properties provide an exceptional secondary seal against weeping joints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003eIdeal for heavy-duty, large-diameter metallic pipework (above 25mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003eCompatible with all standard trade jointing compounds and pastes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Refined Plumbers Flax \/ Jointing Hemp Roll\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial Composition:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Natural Flax Plant Fibers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eContainer Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Protective Dispenser Roll Cylinder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrimary Functions:\u003c\/b\u003e Thread Reinforcement, Micro-Gap Bridging, Mechanical Sealing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSubstrate Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Steel, Black Iron, Cast Iron, Galvanized Iron, Brass, and Copper Threaded Fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBuy online today for fast nationwide delivery across Ireland, or select Click \u0026amp; Collect to pick up your plumbing flax and jointing compounds directly from our Limerick showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plumbdirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39991009968287,"sku":"PSPOOLFL","price":5.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/6067\/5231\/products\/SPOOL_OF_FLAX.jpg?v=1756977186","url":"https:\/\/plumbdirect.ie\/products\/professional-refined-plumbers-flax-hemp-spool","provider":"Plumbdirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}