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Make Easy PE Pipe Connections with Underground Poly-Fittings

Gas Compression Fittings

Polyethylene (PE) pipe is a cost effective and proven method for running underground gas lines to indoor and outdoor gas-fired equipment, including stoves, grills, hot tubs, fire-pits and heaters. The low cost, coupled with the fact that PE pipe doesn’t rust or corrode like metal pipe, has polyethylene pipe composing over 90% of all gas pipe installations in the United States. With the use of PE pipe being so prevalent, it makes sense to have an simpler solution for connecting underground gas lines.

Underground Poly-Pipe Fittings

Gas Compression Fittings

These state-of-the-art underground gas compression fittings join polyethylene pipes together in both natural gas and propane systems. They offer a quick and easy solution when compared to other joining methods, as no special tools or skills are required to operate. If a compression fitting is installed and the location requires disassembly for maintenance, the joints can be broken and assembled once again without damaging the connection. At EGW Water & Plumbing, we offer a variety of underground poly-fittings, ranging in size from ½” to 2″, including couplings, tees, elbows, and adapter fittings.

Installation and Application

With our line of underground gas compression fittings, making polyethylene pipe joining is easier than ever! Just cut your pipe, insert the included internal stiffener and tighten the nuts. There’s no need to chamfer the pipe—just smooth away any burrs. They come ready to use straight out of the package without the need to assemble anything. You can use these advanced fittings with any ½” to 2″ sized IPS yellow polyethylene gas pipe that’s approved for use with natural gas and propane.

TECHNICAL DATA

Materials:

  • Nut and Main Body – Polypropylene
  • Spacer – Nylon
  • O-Ring – Nitrile
  • Stiffener – Acetal
  • Grip Ring – Acetal

They offer a max operating pressure of 125 PSIG.

Click here to download spec sheets.

For more information on our line of underground gas compression fittings or polyethylene pipe, contact our team at EGW Water & Plumbing today! Give us a call at 972.446.1655 or use our contact form to drop us a message.

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Cathodic Protection – Polywrap and Coatings

An extensive network of ductile cast iron pipe systems used in the water utility industry are present throughout the world. These pipelines are installed both offshore and onshore, and in both cases are subject to the deteriorating effects of corrosion. If left unchecked, these pipelines can suffer damage that is both expensive and dangerous. At EGW Water & Plumbing, we offer a wide range of polywrap and coating products for water pipelines that aid in providing cathodic protection and deterring corrosion.

In order to diminish corrosive attacks, cathodic protection can be applied to either coated or uncoated pipes, above or below ground. Factors that affect the application of these methods include soil resistivity, required current, and the area requiring protection.

Polywrap

EGW Water & Plumbing provides multiple options of utility grade plain or printed polywrap in various colors, ranging from 1 to 108 inches in width, 8 millimeters in thickness, and conform to AWWA specifications. These products are used by water utilities to help with cathodic protection for ductile cast iron pipe and protect against corrosion. They are made in the USA and consist of linear low density virgin polyethylene.

We also offer polywrap tape, available in 2 and 4 inch widths. They consist of plasticized and stabilized PVC film coated with a non-corrosive pressure sensitive adhesive. The ideal application of this tape is for wrapping elbows, valves, and fittings.

Pipeline Coatings

Coatings provide another weapon in the fight against corrosion and in aiding cathodic protection, and at EGW, we are a source of quality coating options from Denso, including Densyl Tape, Denso Paste, and Denso Profiling Mastic.

Densyl tape delivers long term corrosion resistance to valves, flanges, pipes, and other related surfaces. Denso paste can be used as an effective primer before the application of Denso petrolatum tapes. Denso profiling mastic creates a smooth profile on more complex shaped fittings such as valves and flanged joints. Denso is a leader in the field when it comes to corrosion prevention and sealing technology.

For more information on water pipeline corrosion and cathodic protection products, contact our team at EGW Water & Plumbing today at 972.446.1655 or reach us through our contact form.

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The Purpose of Natural Gas Risers

risers

Natural gas risers are used to bring buried natural gas piping above ground to allow access to the gas flowing through the piping system. Once the natural gas riser comes out of the ground, a valve is typically threaded to it in order to control the flow of natural gas. This valve is typically located just before a natural gas regulator and/or natural gas meter of some kind.

In situations where natural gas lines are run to other structures or appliances, after the natural gas meter, a natural gas riser will be used to bring the piping system above ground to feed an appliance such as a pool heater, fire pit, grill, furnace or boiler.

Natural gas risers range in size from ½” to 4” piping and are manufactured in various configurations, types and end connections. At EGW Water & Plumbing, we supply both anodeless and compression risers commonly used in natural gas systems.

Anodeless vs. Compression Risers

Anodeless Risers

Anodeless risers are constructed of an epoxy coated exterior steel casing that protects the polyethylene pipe running through it. The poly pipe extends past the casing (below ground) so it can be joined to the poly piping system. An anode is not recommended for this riser because the steel pipe is not subject to gas pressure.

Compression Risers

Compression risers are constructed of steel pipe with an epoxy coating for protection from corrosion. The below ground end of the riser has a compression fitting for connection to the piping system. It is recommended that an anode is attached to this riser. Compression risers are an economical and easily installed alternative.

Contact us today!

EGW Water & Plumbing is a one stop source for all of the components in a natural gas system, whether before or after the natural gas meter. Give us a call today at 972.446.1655 or send us a message through our contact form.

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The Difference Between a Full-Face Gasket and a Ring Gasket

Full Face Gasket and Ring Gasket

One of the advantages we offer suppliers is our experience and expertise in solving problems. Many of the wholesalers we partner with at EGW Water and Plumbing have come to rely on our staff to provide the ideal parts, materials, and components to solve problems their customers are experiencing on projects in the waterworks, plumbing, and natural gas industries.

Frequently, customers of our wholesale partners are trying to determine if a full face gasket or a ring gasket is the best solution for a specific application. To help answer the question and solve the problem, there are some important factors to consider.

The Differences

A full face gasket covers the entire face of the flange. This means it has the same outer diameter measurement as the flange, and will also have the necessary holes for the securing bolts pre-cut into the gasket. Positioning the gasket is made easier with the presence of the securing bolt holes. The professional installing the gasket lines up the interior hole, the securing bolt holds and knows the gasket is in the correct location.

With the use of the full face gasket, there is no way for dirt to get into the space between the two bolting surfaces, which has its benefits. The gasket must be the correct interior diameter, exterior diameter and have the bolt holes and spacing correct for the flange.

A ring gasket, on the other hand, is positioned inside of the securing bolts. It sits only around the pipe bore, which may include on the raised surface of a raised faced flange. These gaskets are universal for use as only the interior diameter, and the outside diameter of the raised component measurements are required.

For assistance with selecting from our different gasket styles, contact our customer service team at 972.446.1655.

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New and Improved White Rhino Boxes

New and Improved White Rhino Boxes

EGW Water & Plumbing is pleased to announce an improvement in our packaging of flange packs and MJ kits. Some of our customers have told us that our signature White Rhino boxes were not holding up adequately during shipping and in the field. Based on this feedback we are rolling out changes to our boxes and master cartons to dramatically improve their quality and durability. The new brown boxes will be printed with the White Rhino logo and made with paper that has been sourced using standards outlined in the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI).

These new boxes are made by hard working Americans in box plants, corrugators and paper mills here in the United States. By comparison, our former packaging was foreign produced and was made from 100% recycled materials which is not consistent and the fibers lose their strength and lack durability. Contrary to popular opinion, 100% recycled boxes are not always the best for our environment when you take into account the amount of energy for transportation of materials and the energy and material losses incurred during reclamation.

We hope you will find these new 200-275 pound White Rhino boxes not only up to your quality standards but also those of your customers. We take your input seriously and hope you will agree that this change is consistent with our mission of consistently exceeding your expectations by providing superior customer service and quality products with the highest levels of integrity.