EGW Water & Plumbing has the solution for easier poly gas pipe connections. Our line of underground poly pipe fittings makes connecting PE pipe simple. With no complicated assembly, all you need to do is cut the pipe, insert the internal stiffener, attach the coupling and tighten. That’s it! There’s no chamfering required. Here are step-by-step instructions showing how easy it is.
Connecting Underground Poly Pipe Fittings
1. Check contents. Each product package includes a fitting and a number of stiffeners to be used on each end of pipe being connected (i.e. 2 stiffeners for a Coupler or Elbow, 3 for a Tee).
2. Cut the pipe square. There is no need to chamfer the pipe end. Ensure any burrs on the pipe are removed and the pipe is clean.
3. Insert stiffeners. Insert the supplied stiffeners into each end of the pipe being connected.
4. Push stiffener into pipe. Push the stiffener all the way into the pipe until the ridge is flush with the pipe end. This can be done by hand, or gently tapped in with a mallet if required.
5. Ensure 3 threads are showing on the fitting body. The fitting is supplied in a ready-to-use position. You do not need to disassemble the fitting prior to use. Always ensure 3 threads are exposed on the central body of the fitting prior to use.
6. Mark fitting depth. To ensure correct insertion depth and achieve a successful sealing performance, witness mark the pipe against the flange on the central body of the fitting. Line up the pipe against the fitting and use the flange on the central body as the guide point to witness mark against.
7. Insert the pipe into the fitting. Gently slide the pipe into the fitting so the end of the nut reaches the witness mark on the pipe. No force is required to do this. Do not insert beyond this point.
8. Tighten the fitting. Tighten the nut until the nut touches the flange on the central body of the fitting. Do not tighten further once the nut touches the flange as over-tightening can damage the fitting. It is recommended a wrench is used to tighten the nut.
9. Fitting is installed. The fitting is now fully installed and ready for use. Note nut position relative to the flange on the central body.
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EGW Water & Plumbing carries a full line of underground poly pipe fittings, including couplings, tees and elbows, with sizes ranging from ½” up to 2”. Call us today at 972.446.1655 or get in touch through our contact form for more information on these awesome products!
