WAVIN

Wavin Limted
Edlington Lane
Doncaster
SOUTH YORKSHIRE DN12 1BY

Tel: 01709 856300
Fax: 01709 856301

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Suppliers of: Drainage pipes Rainwater pipes Soil Vent Systems Waste Pipes Fittings Waste Fittings Waste Outlet Gully Pipe Bracket Soil Pipes Fittings WC Pan Connector Rainwater System Waste Valve Pan Connectors Flexible Waste Pipes

Wavin UK is a member of the Wavin Group - the world leader in plastic pipe systems for residential, non-residential and civil engineering projects. Systems offered, include market leading Osma above and below ground drainage and Hep2O hot and cold plumbing and underfloor heating, as well as a wide range of Wavin drainage and stormwater management solutions for all application areas.

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Our extensive range of products solutions include:

Potable Water

Wavin cares about the quality of drinking water: it’s the most precious of all natural resources. Our extensive range of pipe systems sets the highest standards for safety and hygiene.

  • Plumbing systems: Whether you are looking at a single apartment or a large building complex, you need to transport drinking water safely from the mains to the tap. Wavin has the right systems for every building type.

  • Mains supply: Water mains are the backbone for distribution of drinking water from provider to consumer. Wavin offers safe and reliable PE systems for different operating conditions and installation methods including trenchless technologies.

Rainwater

Climate change brings intense rainfall. This means increased threat of urban flooding. Manage excess rainwater effectively and you boost sustainability. You reduce the risk of damage to buildings and infrastructure and threats to public health too.

  • Surface drainage: Wavin offers rainwater management solutions for car parks and roads.

  • Roof drainage: Wavin offers rainwater management solutions for large commercial buildings, car parks and roads.

  • Clean: Increasingly, regulation requires you to remove pollutants from collected rainwater before discharge. Pollutants include oil, sand and silt and heavy metals. Wavin can give you both the expert advice and the solutions you need to meet all compliance obligations.

  • Attenuate & infiltrate: Handle peaks in rainfall and you minimize the risk of flood damage. Our attenuation solutions give you maximum control over rainwater discharge. Infiltration slowly discharges into the surrounding soil.

Waste water

When you discharge waste water from domestic, civic and commercial buildings, you need robust, reliable and sustainable systems. Plastic pipe systems are proven solutions for soil and waste discharge.

  • Soil & waste: Wavin offers you a comprehensive choice of systems and products for managing waste water. Choose the system and the materials that best suit your specific project requirements.

  • Low-noise drainage: People want the plumbing in their buildings to be silent. In many cases, acceptable noise levels are now specified by local legislation. Wavin offers you a complete and well-established range of low noise systems.

  • Waterless traps: Wavin offers a comprehensive range of siphons, traps and connectors for sinks, showers, baths and WCs.

Foul water

Transporting waste water from domestic, commercial and industrial buildings to treatment plants demands reliable and durable systems.

  • Gravity Sewer: Gravity feed is the most common way to transport sewage. Wavin offers you a complete range of PVC and PP pipes, smooth and structured wall pipes and associated fittings with secure push-fit joints for gravity-fed sewage transport.

  • Inspection chambers: To ensure a long life and high performance, you must be able to inspect and maintain your sewage transport systems. Wavin offers a wide range of manholes and inspection chambers for safe and easy access.

Heating & cooling

Whether you are at work or at home, you expect a comfortable and easily controlled indoor climate. But that’s not all. You care about sustainability too, and of course, want to minimize your spending on energy.

  • Plumbing systems: Whether you are using radiators or surface heating and cooling, your system requires a reliable backbone. Wavin pipe systems give connection with confidence – whatever your heating and cooling choice.

  • Underfloor heating Hep2O: We have underfloor heating solutions for new-build or renovation projects, with any floor construction or type of heat source, backed up by our complete project design service.

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ACOUSTIC DRAINAGE PIPES Silent Drainage Low Noise Waste Pipes and Fittings
ANTI-FLOOD VALVES
ANTI-FLOOD VALVES BS EN 13564
ANTI-FLOOD VALVES Building Regs Part H1 Sections 2.8-2.12
ANTI-FLOOD VALVES Sewage Backflow Prevention
CHANNEL GRATINGS
CHANNEL GRATINGS Boltless Locking Systems
CHANNEL GRATINGS Cast Iron
CHANNEL GRATINGS Chequerplate
CHANNEL GRATINGS Composite Plastic
CHANNEL GRATINGS Ductile Iron
CHANNEL GRATINGS Galvanised Steel
CHANNEL GRATINGS Pedestrian
CHANNEL GRATINGS Security Locking
CHANNEL GRATINGS Stainless Steel
CHANNELS Polymer Concrete
CHANNELS Slotted
COMPRESSION FITTINGS
COMPRESSION FITTINGS Multilayer Plumbing Systems
COMPRESSION FITTINGS WRAS Approved
DOWNPIPES . See Also RAINWATER PIPES:
DRAINAGE Inspection Chambers
DRAINAGE Rainwater
DRAINAGE Road Drainage
DRAINAGE Roof Drainage
DRAINAGE Syphonic Roof Drainage
DRAINAGE CHANNELS
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Block Paving
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Car Parks / Parking Areas
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Cast Iron Tops Ductile Iron Gratings
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Design Software
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Domestic Applications
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Driveways
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Flat Roofs
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Heavy Duty
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Heelguard Tops
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Industrial Applications
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Lightweight: Loading Classes A-E DIN 19580 EN1433
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Modular Systems
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Multistorey Car Parks
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Paved Areas
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Pedestrian Areas
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Pedestrian Areas Cycle Ways
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Petrol Station
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Polyester Concrete
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Polymer Concrete
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Restricted Depth Installations
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Road
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Shallow
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Slot Systems
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Slot Systems High Capacity
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Slot Systems Precast Concrete
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Threshold Drains
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Threshold Drains Level Access
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Threshold Drains Part M Compliant
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Threshold Drains PVC-u
DRAINAGE CHANNELS Traffic
DRAINAGE SUDS See Also SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS)
FLOOR GULLIES Shower
FUEL SEPARATORS
HEATING FITTINGS .
HEATING FITTINGS Flexible Pipe
HEATING FITTINGS Flexible Pipe Push-Fit
HEATING FITTINGS Push-Fit Press-Fit
INSPECTION CHAMBERS
INSPECTION CHAMBERS BS EN 13598-1-2010
INSPECTION CHAMBERS BS EN 13598-1-2010 Kitemarked
INSPECTION CHAMBERS BS EN 13598-2-2009 Kitemarked
INSPECTION CHAMBERS Non-Man Entry
INTERCEPTOR TANKS .
LAND DRAINAGE
LAND DRAINAGE PIPES
LAND DRAINAGE PIPES AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
LAND DRAINAGE PIPES Agricultural
LAND DRAINAGE PIPES BS 4962 Kitemark
LAND DRAINAGE PIPES Plastic PVC-u Coil Perforated BS 4962:1989
LAND DRAINAGE PIPES PVC Coiled Pipe
MANHOLE COVERS Temporary
OIL SEPARATORS
OIL SEPARATORS BS EN 858-1-2
OIL SEPARATORS Bypass Separators
OIL SEPARATORS Environment Agency PPG3 Guidelines Compliant
OIL SEPARATORS Petrol Filling Stations Garage Forecourt
OIL SEPARATORS Separation Chambers BS EN 858-1 Class 1
OIL SEPARATORS Separation Chambers Environment Agency PPG3 Guidelines Compliant
OIL SEPARATORS Separation Chambers Full Retention/Bypass Combined
OIL SEPARATORS Washdown and Silt Separators
PERMEABLE PAVING
PERMEABLE PAVING Plastic Pervious Paving
PERMEABLE PAVING Sub-Base Attenuation Units
PERMEABLE PAVING SUDS
PIPE CUTTERS
PIPE FITTINGS
PIPE FITTINGS Flexible Pipe Push-Fit
PIPE FITTINGS Plastic
PIPE FITTINGS Push-Fit
PIPE FITTINGS Push-Fit Drainage Pipes
PIPES
PIPES Cold Water Potable BS EN 12201-2 Kitemarked
PIPES Cold Water Potable Composite Multilayered PE/AL Barrier Pipe
PIPES Cold Water Potable PE Polyethylene DVGW Approved
PIPES Cold Water Potable PE Polyethylene KIWA Approved
PIPES Cold Water Potable PE Polyethylene WIS 4-32-19 Kitemarked
PIPES Cold Water Potable PE Polyethylene WRc Approved
PIPES Cold Water Potable Water Supply Pressure Pipes
PIPES Composite PEXc/AL Press-Fit Pipe Systems
PIPES Flexible
PIPES Flexible Barrier Pipe Composite Mulitilayered PEXc/AL
PIPES Flexible Barrier Pipe PE Polyethylene Pipe
PIPES Flexible Barrier Pipe PE/AL Polyethylene / Aluminium
PIPES Flexible Barrier Pipe PE/AL WIS 4-32-19 Kitemarked
PIPES Flexible Barroer Pipes Composite Mulitilayered PE/AL
PIPES Flexible DVGW Approved
PIPES Flexible Hot and Cold Water
PIPES Flexible Hot and Cold Water DVGW Approved
PIPES Flexible Hot and Cold Water KIWA Approved
PIPES Flexible Hot and Cold Water PE-X Aluminium Composite
PIPES Flexible Hot and Cold Water WRAS Listed
PIPES Flexible KIWA Approved
PIPES Flexible Push-Fit Press-Fit Systems
PIPES Flexible WRAS Approved
PIPES Flexible WRc Approved
PIPES Hot and Cold Water Composite Mulitilayered PEXc/AL
PIPES Hot and Cold Water PE-X Aluminium Composite
PIPES Hot and Cold Water Pressure Supply Potable Water Supply Pipes
PIPES MDPE
PIPES MDPE BS EN 12201-2:2003 Kitemarked
PIPES MDPE Potable Water Pressure Pipe Systems
PIPES Multilayered (ML)
PIPES Multilayered (ML) PE/AL Barrier Pipe
PIPES Multilayered (ML) PE/AL Barrier Pipe Polyethylene / Aluminium
PIPES Multilayered (ML) PE/AL Barrier Pipe WIS 4-32-19 Kitemarked
PIPES Multilayered (ML) PEXc/AL
PIPES Multilayered (ML) Press-Fit Composite Pipe Systems
PIPES Multilayered (ML) Press-Fit Composite Pipe Systems DVGW Approved
PIPES Multilayered (ML) Press-Fit Composite Pipe Systems KIWA Approved
PIPES Multilayered (ML) Press-Fit Composite Pipe Systems WRAS Approved
PIPES Polyethylene PE
PIPES Pre-Insulated
PIPES Pre-Insulated Flexible
PIPES Pre-Insulated PEXc/AL
PIPES Pre-Insulated Pipework
PLUMBING FITTINGS
PLUMBING FITTINGS Flexible Pipe
PLUMBING FITTINGS Flexible Pipe BS 7291 Parts 1 and 2 Kitemarked
PLUMBING FITTINGS Flexible Pipe Push-Fit
PLUMBING FITTINGS Multilayer Fittings Multilayer Tube
PLUMBING FITTINGS Multilayer Fittings Press-Fit Push-Fit
PLUMBING FITTINGS Push-Fit Press-Fit Push-In
PLUMBING FITTINGS WRAS Approved
PRESS-FIT PUSH-FIT PUSH-IN PIPE FITTINGS
PRESS-FIT PUSH-FIT PUSH-IN PIPE FITTINGS DVGW Approved
PRESS-FIT PUSH-FIT PUSH-IN PIPE FITTINGS KIWA Approved
PRESS-FIT PUSH-FIT PUSH-IN PIPE FITTINGS PE-X Aluminium Composite Pipes
PRESS-FIT PUSH-FIT PUSH-IN PIPE FITTINGS WRAS Approved Listed
PRESSURE PIPE SYSTEMS
RAINWATER HARVESTING Filters Filtration Systems
RAINWATER HARVESTING Pumping Units
RAINWATER HARVESTING Systems
RAINWATER HARVESTING Systems Commercial
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Attenuation Systems Commercial
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Attenuation Systems Crates
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Attenuation Systems Crates AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Attenuation Systems Domestic
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Attenuation Systems Flow Control Devices
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Attenuation Systems Industrial
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Attenuation Systems Modular Geocells
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Attenuation Systems Modular Geocells AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Commercial
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Domestic
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Pumped Systems
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SUDS Best Practice
RAINWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Syphonic Systems
RAINWATER PIPES
RAINWATER PIPES Syphonic Drainage Systems
RAINWATER STORAGE TANKS Domestic
ROOF DRAINAGE
ROOF DRAINAGE Syphonic
ROOF DRAINS See Also ROOF OUTLETS: Rainwater:
ROOF OUTLETS Rainwater
ROOF OUTLETS Rainwater Flat Roof Syphonic
ROOF OUTLETS Rainwater Syphonic Drainage Systems
SEDIMENT Silt Interceptors
SEPARATOR TANKS Fuel Oil
SEPARATORS
SEPARATORS Alarmed
SEPARATORS Bypass BS EN 858-1 and 2:2002
SEPARATORS Bypass Class I
SEPARATORS Environment Agency PPG3 Guidelines Compliant
SEPARATORS Full Retention Class I
SEPARATORS Full Retention Forecourt
SEPARATORS Sediment Silt
SEWAGE Backflow Stops
SEWAGE PIPES Backflow Valves
SILT TRAPS
SOAKAWAYS Attenuation
SOAKAWAYS Modular
SOAKAWAYS Modular Geocellular Systems
SOAKAWAYS Segmental
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Acoustic Sound Insulated ,
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Acoustic Sound Insulated DIN 4109
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Acoustic Sound Insulated EN 14366
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Acoustic Sound Insulated IBP Test Certificate (Fraunhofer Institute)
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Acoustic Sound Insulated LABC Type Approval BS EN 1451
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Acoustic Sound Insulated Mineral Reinforced Polypropylene
SOIL PIPES AND FITTINGS Acoustic Sound Insulated Mineral Reinforced Polypropylene BS EN 12056
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Acoustic Sound Insulated Sound Absorbing Low Noise
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Adjustable Bends AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Air Admittance Valves
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Air Admittance Valves AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Boss Connectors Pushfit and Solvent Waste Pipes
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Commercial and Industrial Applications
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Couplings
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Fire Protection
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS HDPE
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS HDPE BS EN 1519:2000 Kitemarked
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS HDPE DIN 19535-10
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Manifolds
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Manifolds BS EN 12056-2:2000
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Push-Fit
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS PVC-u
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS PVC-u BS EN 1329-1 (BS 4514)
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS PVC-u BS EN 1453-1:2000
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS PVC-u Compact Soil Systems
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS PVC-u Recycled Content >50%
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS PVC-u Recycled Content >50% BS EN 1453 Kitemarked
SOIL PIPES and FITTINGS Vent Terminals
STORMWATER Attenuation
STORMWATER Attenuation Crates
STORMWATER Attenuation Crates AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
STORMWATER Attenuation Modular Geocells
STORMWATER Attenuation Modular Geocells AGREMENT CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
STORMWATER Attenuation Tank Control Units
STORMWATER Attenuation Tanks
STORMWATER Balancing Systems
STORMWATER Drainage
STORMWATER Drainage SUDS Best Practice
STORMWATER Flow Controls
STORMWATER Flow Controls Flow Control Valves
STORMWATER Flow Controls Vortex Systems / Vortex Valves
STORMWATER Management Systems
STORMWATER Management Systems Domestic
STORMWATER Reinfiltration
STORMWATER Separation Chambers Oil Separators
STORMWATER Separation Chambers Sand Sludge Separation
STORMWATER Separation Chambers Unequal Flow Regulation
STORMWATER Sewage Systems Emergency Drain Down Valves
STORMWATER Storage
STORMWATER Storage Attenuation Systems
STORMWATER Storage Modular Geocellular Units Geocellular Tanks
STORMWATER Storage Soakaways
STORMWATER Storage Soakaways Modular Units
STORMWATER Storage Soakaways Modular Units Inspectability Requirements
STORMWATER Storage Soakaways Modular Units Traffic Loadings
STORMWATER Storage Tanks
STORMWATER Sustainable Storage Systems Below Ground SUDS
SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT .See Also RAINWATER MANAGEMENT and STORMWATER:
SUSTAINABLE DOMESTIC DRAINAGE Rainwater Soakaway Systems Residential Rainwater Management
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS)
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS) Infiltration Modules
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS) Rainwater Treatment Plants
SUSTAINABLE URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEMS (SUDS) Soakaway Attenuation Units
TANK Connectors
TANKS Rainwater Collection
TANKS Stormwater
TUNDISH FITTINGS
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE Inspection Chambers
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES HDPE Perforated
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES Highway Drainage:HDPE Twinwall
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES Highway Drainage:Polypropylene Perforated
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES Highway Drainage:Polypropylene Twinwall
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES Highway Drainage:Twinwall BBA HAPAS Certificate Holders
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES Land Drainage See Also LAND DRAINAGE PIPES:
UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES Perforated
W.C. Pan Connectors
W.C. Pan Connectors Bends
W.C. Pan Connectors Flexible
W.C. Pan Connectors Kitemarked
W.C. Pan Connectors Manifolds
WASHING MACHINE Traps
WASTE PIPES and FITTINGS Flexible
WASTE PIPES AND FITTINGS Flexible Push-Fit
WASTE PIPES and FITTINGS HDPE
WASTE PIPES AND FITTINGS HDPE DIN 19535-10
WATER FLOW CONTROLS .
WATER FLOW CONTROLS Stormwater Management
WATER FLOW CONTROLS Vortex Systems
WELDING Equipment Electro Fusion Units
WELDING Equipment Plumbers
AQUACELL Silt Traps
AQUACELL Stormwater Infiltration and Attenuation Units
AQUACELL CORE Stormwater Infiltration and Attenuation Units
AQUACELL ECO Stormwater Infiltration and Attenuation Units
AQUACELL NG Stormwater Infiltration and Attenuation Units
AQUACELL PLUS Stormwater Infiltration and Attenuation Units
AQUACELL PLUS-R Stormwater Infiltration and Attenuation Units
AQUACELL PRIME Stormwater Infiltration and Attenuation Units
AQUAGRID Plastic Pervious Paving
ASTOLAN Mineral Reinforced Polypropylene
CERTUS Soil & Waste Systems
GARASTOR Stormwater Management
HEP₂O Pushfit Plumbing and Heating Fittings
HEPᵥO Self Sealing Waste Valves
INTENSIO Oil Separation Systems
K1 TIGRIS Multilayer Pressfit Pipe System
POLYCALC Surface Drainage Design Software
POLYCHANNEL Polyester Concrete Drainage Channels
POLYCHANNEL PICCOLO Polyester Concrete Drainage Channels
POLYDYN Polymer Concrete
POLYHEEL Channel Gratings
POLYLEVER Grating Removal Tool
POLYLOCK Grating Lock
POLYSPECTRA Composite Gratings
Q-BIC PLUS Stormwater Management Systems
QUICKSTREAM Siphonic Roof Drainage
RED DOT Grating Fixing System
TIGRIS K1 Multilayer Pressfit Pipe Systems
TIGRIS M1 Press Fit Plumbing System
WAVIN AS Acoustic Soil Pipes
WAVIN AS✛ Acoustic Soil Pipes
WAVIN COMPACT PVCu Pipes and Fittings
WAVIN GARASTOR Stormwater Management
WAVIN TRIGON Potable Water System Barrier Pressure Pipe
WAVIN TWINWALL Surface Water Drainage
WAVINCOIL Land Drainage Pipes

Wavin’s Guide to Sustainable Plumbing

March 2024

An annual investigation into consumers attitudes towards sustainability and sustainable behaviours shows that they are becoming more environmentally conscious. In fact, when compared to data collected in 2022, this year’s results showed more consumers have been adopting a sustainable lifestyle by improving their habits at home.

As well as uncovering what consumers do and what they care about, the study also found, from a business perspective, that trust in brands improves when there’s evidence a company takes sustainability seriously and adopts green principles.

With this in mind, we’ve created this guide to highlight some of the main benefits you’ll experience by implementing a greener approach within your business. We’ll look closely at several areas most relevant to you including the materials you work with, supporting homeowners to improve their property’s energy efficiency and exploring changes you could make to your general business operations to improve your green credentials.

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Introducing the new Wavin Tigris Manifolds

February 2024

Wavin have added a new range of manifolds to their innovative Tigris Press fit range. With options for 2 to 4 ports, the range includes standard and valved options. The manifolds give easy access to install in service cupboards or accessible areas for ease of use. Additionally, the manifolds give extra flexibility meaning it can be installed under a bath for hot and cold feeds to baths, sinks, and showers.

The introduction further enhances the Wavin Tigris K5/M5 press-fit system of multilater composite pipe (MLCP) family. With a testing system, the Tigris K5/M5 has a range of benefits that make it the go-to product for plumbing installations involving drinking water, chilled water, heating systems, and underfloor heating systems. The Tigris K5/M5 is designed to prevent errors made during installation, resulting in a reliable and durable connection that has been tested beyond the requirements for a 50-year lifetime.

Pipelines have been historically tested using water pressure, a method that comes with great risk. The greatest being legionella, a water-borne bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal lung infection in those who breathe in infected water droplets. Evidence suggests that this bacteria could develop if pipes aren’t effectively dried after water-pressure testing. The on-going concern for those involved in building large-scale projects has led Wavin to help combat the issue. The Tigris K5 system uses air-pressure testing, which tests the pipes effectively without the risk of droplets developing bacteria.

The Tigris system also employs an 80-decibel pressure leak alert, which sounds a high-pitched whistle when a leak is detected – enough to be heard in the loudest environments. Designed by specialist engineers at Wavin, this is the world’s first acoustic leak alarm, setting the Tigris K5 firmly apart from any other systems on the market.

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