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promptly and keeping disruption to a minimum, not to mention an eye on costs, are crucial factors to bear in mind for any forward thinking installer. And, as many do so, it’s only natural that they
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consider leaner ways of working. Take pipe fittings, for example, where a growing number of installers are turning to press fitting over the more traditional methods of screwed or soldered connections.
Pressing for the right method
Traditional jointing methods can be cumbersome and difficult to implement and can in some cases be unsuitable and impractical for the job at hand. This can, naturally, be problematic in a live healthcare environment where press fit could offer a safer alternative to conventional pipework connection methods. In addition, no requirement for hot works means no need for propane and, therefore, no need for a hot work permit. Importantly, too, it also eliminates the risk of evacuation triggered by a fire alarm or smoke alarm. Considering alternative ways of working can also
increase productivity. With no cool down period, press fit systems have been proven to take 30% less time to install than their traditional counterparts according to a BSRIA report, helping reduce the cost of jobs by approximately 27% compared with screwed steel pipework. For further reassurance, press connection technology such as Geberit’s Mapress is designed to ensure that any connections not pressed during installation can be visibly detected during testing.
Importance of training
Of course, as with any installation method, comprehensive training is vital to ensure that installers get the most from every application and to protect the standard of installations, which is why leading manufacturers continue to invest in training programmes.
18 May 2018
In a live healthcare environment press fit solutions could offer a safer alternative to conventional pipework connection
elivering a project in any 24/7 operation is a complex issue and hospital buildings are no different. Ensuring the job is completed
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Ensuring a professional and speedy turnaround on a project is an important issue for installers, but never more so than when that project is in a live healthcare environment. Here, Antony Corbett, product manager at Geberit, examines the importance of working smarter on hospital sites and why more installers are opting for press fit over traditional jointing methods
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