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PIPE MATRIX

Lifespan of pipework
Max kPa
Environment application coast / inland
Ease of application
Ease of repair
Proprietary or generic tools
Interchangeable with another pipe
Local or import
Stock
Material reuse
50 years 1000 Both Yes Yes Generic Yes Imported Yes No
50 years 1000 Both Yes Yes Generic Yes Imported Yes No 50 years 1000 Both Yes Yes Generic Yes Imported Yes No 50 years 2000 Both Medium Medium Generic Yes Local Yes yes 50 years 2500 Both Medium Medium Generic Yes Local Yes Yes 50 years 400 Both Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes 50 years 300 Both Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes 50 years Nil Both Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes 10 years Nil Both Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes 50 years 400 Both Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes
Normal 1000
25 years
Both
High 5500
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Normal 1000
50 years
Both
High 5500
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Tools
No Tools
Yes
Yes
Local
Local
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Crimping generic /
50 years
400
Both
Yes
Yes
pressing head
Yes
Imported
Yes
Yes
proprietary
50 years 200 Both Yes Yes No tools Yes Imported Yes Yes
50 years 1600 Both Yes Yes
50 years 2000 Both Yes Yes
50 years 2000 Both Yes Yes
Crimping generic / pressing head proprietary Crimping generic / Pressing head proprietary Crimping generic / pressing head proprietary
No Imported Yes Yes
No Imported Yes Yes
Yes With special transition fitting
Imported Yes Yes
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