WAVIN
Wavin Limted
Edlington Lane
Doncaster
SOUTH YORKSHIRE DN12 1BY
Tel: 01709 856300
Fax: customerservice.uk@wavin.com
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.
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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.
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.
Foul water
Transporting waste water from domestic, commercial and industrial buildings to treatment plants demands reliable and durable systems.
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.
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Wavin - Smart Rain Garden Supported by AquaCell Core R
A smart rain garden in a central London borough has been designed by Wavin in partnership with Meristem to allow for both greenification and irrigation. As a result, smart technology can monitor moisture levels in the soil, recycle captured and stored rainwater to water the plants in times of drought.
A London borough sought to refurbish a stretch of road, greenifying the entirety of one side of the carriageway. This would be delivered with the use of rain gardens totaling nearly 400m in length. While this proposal would deliver excellent results with respect to SuDs guidance, a concern for maintenance arose, especially in an ever-warming and dry London.
As a result, a smart rain garden solution was developed. Pairing Wavin’s water management expertise with Meristem Design’s rain garden installation, there is now an underground rainwater attenuation solution capable of providing approximately 5 weeks’ worth of irrigation for during dry periods. Using sub-surface moisture sensors and irrigation lines, the solution only draws on the retained rainwater when it is needed.
Why use our system?
An on-going concern for customers with shallow SuDS systems such as rain gardens is their need for regular maintenance. By using infiltrated and retained rainwater, paired with a smart irrigation system, installations such as the one in London can draw on the value of free rainwater that falls on the site instead of paying for it. In wetter periods, the smart system includes an active drain down function. In turn, this will relieve pressure on the local surface water sewer and provide partial storage capacity with the rain gardens, to mitigate against low volume flood events. This is achieved by integrating predictive algorithms linked to weather data.
Surface water design, supply & installation – sorted
Wavin offers a bespoke service to support developers, tier one design and build contractors and civil engineering firms to effectively manage surface water on their sites.
This includes a high quality, single source solution to the design, supply, and installation of stormwater tanks and all their associated infrastructure, from capture and attention to dispersal.
End-to-end, everything is taken care of by Wavin – we consult and advise on site, we value engineer the optimum design, we manufacture and co-ordinate the required products and components, we install through fully trained StormForce partners, and we underpin the installation with a five-year warranty.
It’s the future of sustainable drainage. It’s fast and efficient. It’s hassle and risk free, and it’s quality and compliance assured. It’s StormForce, and it’s one less thing for you to worry about on every project you undertake.
Contact : customerservice.uk@wavin.com
Wavin The Hygienic Alternative to a P-trap
Water traps have been an essential part of a plumbing system for many years creating a seal between living spaces in buildings and sewers using a seal created with water held in the pipe to trap noxious gases, germs, foul smells and contaminated aerosols.
They have developed over time and now come in a range of shapes and sizes to suit a whole host of requirements. For limited space beneath many baths and shower trays, shallower traps are the have been designed, whereas ‘P’ and ‘S’ traps are generally used beneath kitchen sinks. Alternatively, ‘bottle’ traps are usually installed for pedestal-mounted washbasins, as they fit more easily in the small area between the plinth and the wall.
Despite their different shapes and designs, all water traps work on the same principle of using water to create a seal and prevent the ingress of unhygienic gases and airborne particles from the sewer below.
How hygienic are water traps?
Water traps are a popular choice due to their low cost and familiarity among plumbers, however, they do have some disadvantages, especially in certain applications. Water traps can fall into disrepair and become ineffective without regular maintenance, which can result in unhygienic environments. For example, due to their curved design, blockages are common, which can be a time-consuming task to correct. Traditional traps can also fail by losing their water seal due to evaporation, siphonage or low use. This is especially common in spaces such as holiday homes where plumbing systems are left unused for long periods of time, meaning they are at risk of the traps drying out. When this occurs, protection is lost and toxic air can enter the building, potentially bringing harm to the inhabitants.
The spread of viruses is of particular interest at the moment. An investigation by the World Health Organisation and Hong Kong Health Authority in response to the 2003 SARS epidemic has proven that viruses can also spread through pipework via wastewater and dried-out water traps, meaning they can aid the spread of germs and viruses.
Covid-19, like SARS, is a Coronavirus which spreads when carried in small water droplets. It has been found in waste-water from buildings in a number of countries. This means that public health is also at risk from Covid-19 – also called SARS-2 – when foul sewer gas enters the living space.
Waterless traps
Wavin Osma’s HepvO waterless trap provides a hygienic alternative to the traditional trap because it cannot dry out. Its self-sealing membrane provides permanent, watertight protection.
Furthermore, a 2017 study by Heriot Watt University concluded that if HepvO had been installed at the Amoy Gardens apartment blocks where the biggest SARS outbreak took place, would have prevented the onward spread of the virus throughout the building.
With the HepvO waterless trap, there is no stagnant water. The membrane has been developed so that the silicon valve opens as the water enters it and closes again as the flow stops. The rigid body of the outer pipe prevents distortion and as the membrane is so lightweight, only a small amount of water is required to open it. This means it is also suitable for use in condensate drainage systems for boilers, air conditioners and unvented hot water storage units.
HepvO waterless trap is not only a hygienic solution but also is more manageable and easy to maintain than a traditional water trap. The straight-through design limits the build-up of waste material and ensures an outstanding flow, therefore reducing the chance of blockages. HepvO is ideal for spaces that are left unoccupied for long periods of time, as they are less likely to fail and do not come with maintenance risks, such as drying out. HepvO is also versatile as it can be installed vertically or horizontally, making it suitable for a wide range of plumbing applications.
For guidance in selecting the right waterless trap system for your project’s needs, visit https://www.wavin.com/en-gb/catalogue/waste-water/waterless-traps.
