Water Pipes | A water pipe is any pipe or tube designed to transport drinking water to consumers. If the water is treated before distribution or at the point of use (POU) depends on the context.

Sizes of Pipes

• Pipes are available in various sizes depending on the distance of water supply and layout of connection. Length of pipes can exceed up to 800 m and above depending on the type.
• Smaller pipes are suitable for low pressure irrigation systems while large pipes are suitable for high pressure systems i.e. sprinklers.
• Water pipes can range in size from giant mains of up to 3.65 m in diameter to small 12.7 mm pipes used to feed individual outlets within a building.

Connecting pipes

Pipe Connections require various special types of fittings and kits depending on the structure and layout of an irrigation system. In addition, pipe connections also depends on certain factors such as pressure ratings, material compatibility, size match and application. Connecting pipes requires fittings such as;

• Connector fittings – Elbow, Tee, drip connectors
• Adapter fittings – Male or female
• End caps
• Couplings
• Union fittings – Single and double
• Filters
• Ball corks
• Valves
• Laterals