PolyPipe and Fittings Attachment?

Discussion in 'Irrigation' started by aquamtic, Feb 5, 2004.

  1. aquamtic

    aquamtic LawnSite Senior Member
    from East Providence, RI
    Messages: 303

    What method is everyone using for slipping fitting into poly pipe

    Heat Torch, Water, Nothing?????

    Also what type and brand of Poly are you satified with

    NSF ? Non-NSF?
     
    aquamtic, Feb 5, 2004
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  2. SprinklerDesigns

    SprinklerDesigns LawnSite Member
    from Conifer, CO
    Messages: 5

    Rubber Mallet. Don't use lube (soap)
     
    SprinklerDesigns, Feb 5, 2004
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  3. dougaustreim

    dougaustreim LawnSite Senior Member
    from Brookings SD
    Messages: 488

    Ditto the rubber mallett. Heating weakens the pipe and also stiffens it. More likely to leak later

    Doug
    Austreim landscaping
    1973-
     
    dougaustreim, Feb 5, 2004
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