PIPES & FITTINGS
Push-fit delivers
leak-proof plumbing
Nigel Sanger, divisional director technical support at RWC UK discusses how leak-proof plumbing products such as MDPE push-fit fittings are essential in building a better future
A s the economy is slowly recovering from
catapulted into o the global pande
verdrive in the wake of the emic, building works will be
UK Government’s new ‘B There will be billions of a‘NationalHomeBuildin construction of housing.
ng Fund’ to finance the pounds spent towards Build, Build, Build’ strategy.
With this in mind, and the speed at which the Government expects the
ese homes to be built, using
the correct pipes and fit tings is key to keeping up with project timescales. Ensuring that homes are built ‘right first time’ and are leak-proof too will help prevent unexpected saving consumers’ the long run.
dwatershutoff,while consumers money and conserving water in
Waste nothing If water gets in contactw
to cu line, pipe
ustomers and the environment, as thou ,suchashugecostsnotjusttoinstaller es can cause catastrophic effects mont
usands of rs, but also hs down the
gallons of water can end up being wasted through leaks. This is where MDPE - medium-density –fittings come in. Sometimes known as and blue’ fittings, they are specifically de cope with a rough underground life. Built with a robust and heavy-duty ma ngs connect mains water supplies int and are typically installed in undergroun How that
B fittin
nd trenches. to homes aterial, MDPE
wever, it’s not just a case of pickingM t’s it – there must be due consideratio connection type and its suitability.
Leak free, worry free in the surrounding area it
with open wires or poles tcanbelife-threatening.
Underground drainage piipes ensure excess water is transported out of the premises, whilst creating a solid foundation within the building process. One such area where we can start to create leak- proof plumbing is with underground pipes and fittings. With a confined worksp ace and muddy conditions, installing underground pip
pework can be notoriously tricky and frustrating. Incorrectly fitted underground
Visibility can be low in muddy trenches where contaminants can easily get into fittings. This makes fficult to determine if you’ve made a s er-tight seal, particularly if using fitti mpression connections.
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With push-fit MDPE fittings, such as th Speedfit range, the risks above are re
educed. hose in the
These fittings have a built-in seal and the connection can be made by simply pushing the pipe into it. This diminishes the chance of exposing the in pipework to contamination.
nterior of the
on around the DPE and
esigned to the ‘black ypolyethylene
Using products where the user is required to
be a challenge, whe connect several com
ereas push-fit technology makes mponents in muddy trenches can
these jobs a lot easier and faster.
The MDPE push-fit fittings also overcome issues presented by compression fittings that need to be rotated once laid into the ground and require several components to create a secure connection. No specialist tools are required,and the fittings are fully
in tight and awkwar demountable. This
rd spaces with poor visibility. makes them quick and easy to fit
Build a solid future
It’s hard to believe, but often underground pipes are either poorly co
onnected or, in certain cases,
not connected at all. With the UK now confirming housing budgets an it is important to en
used are safe, simple and convenient to install underground.
Amainswaterle p eak is never good news,
particularly if it’s underground. It signifies a big repair expense for the hom and housing develo loss of reputation.W
meowner or developer. Installers opers can also experience serious With push-fit MDPE fittings, you
p
can be sure to makeastableandleak-prooflinkany time and help to save water in the years to come.
nd pushing to build more homes, nsure that the pipes and fittings
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