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 tight tolerances 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 easily cut and layed 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