Wolseley Pipe Newsletter October 2020

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Fit for growth the rise of pressing solutions Changing habits

Traditional jointing methods can be cumbersome and difficult to implement, and in many cases simply unsuitable and impractical for the job at hand. The requirements for hot works are inconvenient, and conditions or safety regulations can mean they are not an option. Press-fitting can deliver a host of installation benefits, including no hot works and no cooling down period. They are also a faster and safer alternative to conventional pipework connection methods. Top tier merchants should embrace the benefits of press-fit systems such as Geberit Mapress, with simple techniques ensuring a long-lasting and solid connection.

report, helping reduce the cost of jobs by approximately 27% Compared with screwed steel pipework. Relevant training courses will give installers the opportunity to see for themselves the benefit of press fitting over soldering, including changing tooling and peripherals necessary for completing an installation.

Crucially, press-fit systems have been proven to take 30% less time to install than their traditional counterparts according to a BSRIA

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