BPF Pipes Group

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) Pipes Group is the leading trade federation of the UK plastics pipes industry.

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Our AAV guidance has been updated with improved wording & diagrams. It covers how & where to position AAVs correctly & references the varying regulations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Download for free here https://t.co/KDjv98ZWB5 #plumbing #builtenvironment

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As the requirement for low-carbon #heating grows, the way we heat our buildings needs to evolve...

Learn about how plastic pipes can contribute to low carbon heating approaches... https://t.co/v5t764FaWB

#districtheating #hydrogenfuel

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Planning, designing or constructing water mains and services? Check out our guide providing information on the use of polyethylene pipes and joints for below ground water applications in brownfield sites https://t.co/Kj0FsrDkUU #PEpipe #brownfieldsites #watersupply

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Discover more about non-destructive examination (NDE) and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques that could be used to provide confidence in the quality of electrofusion joints. https://t.co/Kj0FsrDkUU #electrofusion #construction

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Our guide ‘Waterless Traps’ provides information on waterless traps, together with best practice for specifying, installing and maintenance. https://t.co/Kj0FsrDkUU #wastewater #plumbing #housebuilders

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Butt fusion welding for polyethylene pipe joints for pressure applications is examined in our easy to read, illustrated guide which can be downloaded here https://t.co/pnth3pFrxZ #buttfusion #polyethylenepipes

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Specifications for plastic pipes & fittings for domestic hot & cold water applications inside a building. Find information on the standards to use when sourcing for residential & non-residential applications here https://t.co/ThPZcWQVAo
#builtenvironment #plumbing #housebuilders

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Installers and specifiers of heat, water, air and energy technology, don’t forget to book your visitor pass for the 2023 @Installer_Show on the 27th to 29th June at the NEC in Birmingham! #heating #plumbing #sustainability

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Joining polyethylene pressure pipes for below ground water applications? Our guide discusses electrofusion, butt fusion and mechanical joining methods https://t.co/pnth3pFrxZ #electrofusion #buttfusion #bestpractices #PEpipe

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District heating is the concept of having one or more central heat sources instead of individual boilers. Heat is transported from the central heat source through a network of underground pre-insulated pipes to each building. Find out more here https://t.co/KDjv98ZoLx #NetZero

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We have prepared this short guide to identify the most common methods of joining for below ground gas applications across the size range 63 mm to 800 mm; electrofusion, butt fusion or mechanical fittings (including flanges). https://t.co/pnth3pFrxZ #gas #PEpipes #Engineering

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Our guide ‘ Specifications for polyethylene pipe and fittings for water supply, drainage and sewerage under pressure’ covers contact with drinking water, product specifications and pipeline performance https://t.co/fOSZ7LM4Qd #PEpipe #drainage #drinkingwater

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Fitting live connections in polyethylene water and gas mains can be successfully done using branch saddles, tee pieces and under-pressure tapping tees. Learn more at https://t.co/0CWVN8g2L6 #Construction #gasmains #watermain

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We are enjoying working with such a great group of people and the mutual learning opportunities the group offers.

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BPF Pipes Group forms the ‘Future Industry Group’ https://t.co/W04MhLl5KI

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Have you seen our guide on specifications applicable to plastic pipes for drains and sewers, inspection chambers, manholes & covers for drainage & sewerage in private & public applications? https://t.co/0CWVN8g2L6 #construction #drainage

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Don’t forget that our best practice webinars are free to view here https://t.co/QBJJrv7yUG along with the supporting guidance documents which can be downloaded here https://t.co/SDcibmLgeG #Construction #learning #NetZero

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This guide provides information on the key features of plastic inspection chambers, the choice of products & suitability for use in any given application or loading situation, together with practical design and installation tips. https://t.co/pnth3pFrxZ #construction #design

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Noise from wastewater flow when it travels around a building can be annoying. Our guide provides information on design and installation of plastic piping systems for drainage inside buildings intended to manage sound transmission https://t.co/1QjnnPbsur #wastewater #plumbing

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Aggregates from processed recycled materials can be specified and used for plastic pipe bedding and surround. Check out our guidance explaining how they can be used https://t.co/1QjnnPbsur #Construction #aggregates #sustainability

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Our new guide provides practical information on what can legally be discharged to a drain from domestic properties. Find out more here https://t.co/pnth3pFrxZ #drains #sewers #builtenvironment