Pressure Tapping
Pressure tapping is a procedure used to make branch connections to an existing water main or to enable maintenance to be carried out without disrupting water supply upstream of the tap. A very good animated demonstration of the procedure can be found here.
Benefits
- No need to cut into a pipe
- No supply disruption to customers
- No water loss
- No discolouration of water
External Links and References
- Animated demonstration
- Pressure Tapping Brochure - Tycho Flow Control Pacific
- Google Search