Procedure utilised to insert a new main inside the one being replaced using a winch to pull the pipe through.

As expected the new main is of a smaller diameter than the existing, however due to encrustion the main is often cleaned to allow trouble free insertion.

Coiled pipe loaded on a pipe trailer.

Picture shows 180mm P.E. main.

Pipe inserted through 8" cast iron main.
Pipe Pulled using 8 tonne winch.


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