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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.
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Coiled
pipe loaded on a pipe trailer.
Picture
shows 180mm P.E. main.
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Pipe
inserted through 8" cast iron main. |
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Pipe
Pulled using 8 tonne winch. |
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