Plastic pressure pipes are widely being used in domestic and commercial applications around the world. They are preferred for their high durability and reliability as well as the host of advantageous properties they bring. The performance efficiency of the plastic pressure pipes is also dependent on their proper handling and installation. Let us look at some tips on the proper handling and storage of plastic pressure pipes:
1. Storage of the high-pressure pipes must be done in bundles at the site. This can be done near the site of the installation of there is ample space available.
2. If there are bell ends in the high-pressure pipe bundles, then any compression, deformation or bends must be avoided.
3. The height of the stack for the high-pressure pipe bundles must not be too high. This is done to ensure that there is no undue pressure on the pipes stored at the bottom of the stack. An ideal bundle should have no more than three or four layers of pipes.
4. When the pipes are stacked, stability of the bundles must be ensured. They must be stacked such that there is no danger of the bundle unravelling and the pipes falling off, which can damage the pipes due to the impact.
5. The gaskets for the pipes must be stored in a clean and dry place and away from where they are likely to be exposed to dirt or contamination. This will reduce the requirement for cleaning the pipes and fittings at the time of installation and prevent the interior bore of the pipe from being contaminated.
6. Where the pipes are to be stored, a support must be provided. The bottoms of the pipes must be protected against any damage and wooden supports on either ends and the bottom are recommended by most manufacturers.
7. The pipes and fittings must be protected from dirt and dust and must be kept covered, especially if being stored outdoors near an installation site. Adequately sized covers must always be used to protect the pipe stacks.
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