Polypipe 25 metre Roll of 25mm Blue Water Mains Service MDPE Pipe 2525BU

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It is intended for the underground distribution of potable water and is constructed from MDPE material, commonly known as .

These companies may track your browsing across multiple devices, and combine your browsing on multiple devices into a single profile that is used to deliver relevant adverts to you on all of those devices. Water supply pipe can be installed using various procedures and techniques, with modern pipelaying techniques offering low-dig or no-dig laying possibilities, and conventional open cut trenching still being the most common install method. Your duct system may also need duct access chambers depending on your project, which come in a various sizes to suit.

Follow our advice and guidelines for safe installation depths of both water (blue) and gas (yellow) MDPE. A minimum 100mm cover should be placed above the crown of the pipe, with heavy compaction equipment not being used with less than 300mm cover. Our Blue MDPE pipes are used for the transportation of above ground and underground clean water supplies MDPE is the ideal solution for new installations, pipeline replacement, and rehabilitation. In other cases the trench should be excavated to a depth to allow for a minimum 100mm bed of gravel, crushed stone or coarse sand.

MDPE is short for medium density polyethylene and is for use in below ground applications and cold water services. barrier pipe is normally used to supply housing and small commercial properties with a protected water supply against contaminants that may be present in the ground. A duct is designed to protect the pipe from damage and alert others to the presence of duct in the ground. It is intended for the underground distribution of potable water and is constructed from MDPE material, commonly known as alkathene, to ensure long-lasting use and resistance against corrosion. Browse the literature library to find all product related literature including technical information, specification documents, datasheets, installation guides and much more.In the UK 25mm MDPE is the standard size of new water supply pipe for a domestic property, and if less than 40m ofcontinuous below ground water supply pipe is needed, however check with local water authority requirements for your project as certain areas may differ. Consult the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, which require installers and owner/user/occupier to install pipework and use suitable pipework and fittings. Unlike previously used materials such as iron or copper, MDPE water main is made from corrosion free material meaning it will not degrade to any great degree with age. This highly versatile product is suitable for almost any non-potable water application, as well as above ground potable water distribution networks. Approved under regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000 above ground water distribution only.

These pipes are produced as a single layer pipe wall construction, with a PE80 black inner and a PE80 colour coded light blue outer. Featuring a colour-coded PE80 black inner layer and a PE80 light blue outer layer, this MDPE Blue Pipe Coil measures 150mm in length and 25mm in diameter. Drawcord must be inserted into the ducting and gas marker tape must be laid at a minimum of 75mm above ducting to avoid future interference, and may include tracer wire.Replacement: BS EN 12201 replaced BS 6572 and is the latest standard for plastic pipe systems for water supply. It has a high resistance to chemicals and prevents the build up of bacteria, fungi and algae, meaning its perfect for delivering clean (potable) water. The light blue indicates this is suitable for below ground potable (drinking) water mains supply distribution, popular for both domestic and commercial properties. If this is your first time installing ducting, we would always recommend attaching a second drawcord to your pipe as this will enable you to easily install replacements at any point in the future, if required.

Consult WIS 4-08-01 for details on bed and fill materials; in some instances MDPE may be laid directly onto the trimmed trench bottom where the soil is uniform, fine grained and free from large stones and flints.Some water authorities allow MDPE to be laid at a shallower depth, depending on circumstances, but must be insulated; check local water authority guidance. Polyblu MDPE Water Service Pipe is available in two pressure variants and a choice of diameters to suit your project.