ᐅ Retrofitting a Multi-Utility Connection in the Basement – Pressurized Water Line
Created on: 19 Nov 2019 23:19
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Oekelmania
Oekelmania19 Nov 2019 23:19Hi,
I am planning to retrofit a multi-utility connection in the basement as part of a major renovation. Mainly due to relocating the electrical supply (already resolved), but now the water pipe will also go through there.
The main shut-off valve (MSV) is located below a horizontal DN100 (4-inch) drain pipe, and the water meter as well as the pressure reducer only fit above it (also required by regulations to be 30cm (12 inches) above the floor). After the pressure reducer, I have successfully used compression fittings with copper pipes from Viega (approved up to 16 bar).
However, for the short distance of a few decimeters from the MSV (PE pipe) to the connection at the water meter, I am hesitant to rely on press fittings in copper or PE.
Is my gut feeling misleading me, and should I use compression fittings with copper there? Or how would you route the bend or rise around the DN100 drain pipe? I plan to install the meter, filter, and pressure reducer immediately after the bend in the riser. (My water supplier says that all meters also work vertically and that nothing special needs to be considered; side question: is that correct?)
Best regards,
David
I am planning to retrofit a multi-utility connection in the basement as part of a major renovation. Mainly due to relocating the electrical supply (already resolved), but now the water pipe will also go through there.
The main shut-off valve (MSV) is located below a horizontal DN100 (4-inch) drain pipe, and the water meter as well as the pressure reducer only fit above it (also required by regulations to be 30cm (12 inches) above the floor). After the pressure reducer, I have successfully used compression fittings with copper pipes from Viega (approved up to 16 bar).
However, for the short distance of a few decimeters from the MSV (PE pipe) to the connection at the water meter, I am hesitant to rely on press fittings in copper or PE.
Is my gut feeling misleading me, and should I use compression fittings with copper there? Or how would you route the bend or rise around the DN100 drain pipe? I plan to install the meter, filter, and pressure reducer immediately after the bend in the riser. (My water supplier says that all meters also work vertically and that nothing special needs to be considered; side question: is that correct?)
Best regards,
David
Unidelta fittings and PN12.5 PE-HD pipes.
Completely watertight when done correctly. They are used both for household installations and for (proper) irrigation systems or industrial/agricultural applications.
Simply cut the pipe cleanly with a pipe cutter, remove any burrs, slide the union nut and clamp onto the pipe, push the pipe fully into the fitting until it sits flush, then slide the clamp and union nut up to the fitting and tighten securely with pliers or a hook wrench.
There are all kinds of fittings available. If the fitting has threads for connecting to a meter, please make sure to seal it with PTFE tape.
Completely watertight when done correctly. They are used both for household installations and for (proper) irrigation systems or industrial/agricultural applications.
Simply cut the pipe cleanly with a pipe cutter, remove any burrs, slide the union nut and clamp onto the pipe, push the pipe fully into the fitting until it sits flush, then slide the clamp and union nut up to the fitting and tighten securely with pliers or a hook wrench.
There are all kinds of fittings available. If the fitting has threads for connecting to a meter, please make sure to seal it with PTFE tape.