Setup, Compatibility & Care
Installation of this pipe requires standard MDPE mechanical compression fittings. Always ensure the pipe ends are cut square and deburred before inserting them into the fitting to ensure a watertight seal.
- Use a pipe cutter to achieve a perfectly perpendicular cut.
- Apply a light chamfer to the pipe edge to prevent damaging the internal O-ring of the fitting.
- Ensure the pipe is fully inserted past the O-ring until it reaches the stop.
- Tighten the compression nut by hand and then with a wrench according to the fitting manufacturer's specifications.
To maintain the integrity of the system, avoid dragging the pipe across jagged surfaces during installation, and always backfill trenches with sand or pea shingle rather than large, sharp stones.