Utilities & Services 27 Take the lead on LEAD
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wareness of the potential health problems caused by lead in the water supply, particularly in infants and children, is
growing. In redevelopment of properties the quality of the water supply pipe should be you fi rst priority. Although the use of lead in plumbing has been
banned in the UK for more than 50 years, there are still many properties where a risk of lead contamination of water is a risk. Houses built before 1970 would have been constructed with lead water supply pipes. In some areas of the UK a third of these older properties are still receiving their water through these original lead pipes. In properties with lead supply pipes, the only
totally secure method to reduce lead levels in the water supply is to replace the original supply with
modern plastic pipe. Particularly with older or listed properties, traditional lead replacement methods can cause huge disruption within the property and can put the integrity of a building at risk. Oſt en deterring the replacement, but potentially putting occupants at risk.
INSUDUCT® IS AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION. MINIMISING DISTURBANCE, TIME AND COST. Unlike traditional methods, INSUduct® allows the new water service to be routed up the external face of the building and connected to the internal plumbing above ground level, whether this is the ground fl oor or upper storey. In multi-occupancy properties INSUduct® allows multiple supply pipes to be installed, as it is designed to provide frost protection for up to three 32 mm OD water pipes installed to the exterior of the building. As the INSUduct® requires one simple core
drilled hole through the wall, at an appropriate point to connect with the internal plumbing, this enables most lead replacement operations to be completed within a couple of hours. T is innovative method of working allows water supply replacements to be completed without undue disruption to occupants and minimises the impact on the building infrastructure. T ere is little impact on the exterior appearance
of the property, as the INSUduct® system provides a neat, clean fi nish to the job whilst providing long lasting and eff ective thermal protection to water pipes and fi ttings outside the thermal envelope of a building.
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INSUDUCT® IS A HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCT THAT EXCEEDS REGULATED STANDARDS. INSUduct® exceeds British Standard 5422 and all relevant Water Regulations for frost protection. It is recognised as approved methods of installing new water supply pipes across the UK as part of lead supply pipe replacement programmes. Lead Water Supply replacement is a priority
for water companies across the UK. In some parts of the UK water companies off er signifi cant discounts and grant aid may be available from local authorities.
01379 741993
groundbreaker.co.uk/INSUduct
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