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•  What are the advantages of using push-fit PVC pipe systems?

The push fit joint with rubber seals on PVC-U pipes provides a number of advantages:

•  PVC pipes, fittings and ancillary parts are manufactured with minimum tolerance on dimensions, which means that the elastomeric seal in the joint provides leak-free transportation of potable water as well as sewerage.

•  The push fit joint system makes PVC pipe systems easy to assemble.

•  The joints are superior to most other pipe connection systems due to quick and easy handling in the trench with no need for special tooling.

•  The pipes are simply cut and fitted in the trench, making them a winner on installation cost.

•  Push-fit PVC pipes allow thermal expansion and contraction of the PVC pipelines.

•  In practise installation can be carried out with the minimum open length of trench enabling very limited transportation of excavation equipment.

•  Push-fit joints allow small changes of direction in a pipeline and for larger changes of direction there exists a huge range of PVC fittings which can provide the necessary solution