Pipe preparation
How to prepare PE pipe with a rotary scraper
Remove the oxidised surface evenly before electrofusion jointing.
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Pipe preparation
How to prepare a house connection with a finger scraper
Use a drill-powered finger scraper to prepare house connection pipe.
Clamping
How to use a Unitop spigot clamping device
Secure and align a spigot fitting correctly during installation.
Installation
Installation and tooling of a large spigot saddle
Tooling and installation steps for spigot saddle outlets larger than OD160.
Pressure testing
How to pressure test a house connection
Set up a test using the egeplast quick-release Rothenberger pump.
Electrofusion
FRIALEN Quick-Clamp EF tapping saddle
Clamp and install a FRIALEN electrofusion tapping saddle correctly.
Equipment
Ritmo Elektra 500 EF welding machine
Set up and operate the Ritmo Elektra 500 electrofusion control unit.
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Electrofusion knowledge checks
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Butt fusion revision
Butt fusion learning material
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How Plastic Water Pipes Are Fused
Audio learning resource for the butt fusion learning path.
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