Article and picture outline procedure to assemble bell and spigot PVC pipe and benefits of a proper installation.

One page review of proper saddle tapping and some lessons based on more than 30 years of experience.

SPANISH TRANSLATION of UNI-PUB-08: PVC Pressure Pipe Tapping Guide

Newly revised tapping guide for PVC pipe includes sections on: (1) Introductory material that applies to all types of tapping; (2) Direct tapping — where corp stop is screwed directly into threads in pipe wall — for branch line sizes up to 1-inch; (3) Saddle tapping — where corp stop is screwed into threads in metal saddle that wraps around pipe — for branch sizes up to 2-inch; (4) Sleeve tapping — where branch line is attached via flange on sleeve that wraps around pipe — for branch lines up to size-on-size.

SPANISH TRANSLATION of UNI-PUB-09: Installation Guide for Gasketed-Joint PVC Pressure Pipe

This Uni-Bell technical publication (UNI-PUB-9) provides guidance on installing PVC pressure pipe.