FEATURE 31
Proprietary or generic tools |
Interchangeable with another pipe |
Local or import |
Stock |
Material reuse |
Generic Yes Imported Yes Yes
Generic Yes Imported Yes No
Generic Yes Imported Yes No Generic Yes Imported Yes No Generic Yes Local Yes yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes Generic Yes Local Yes Yes
Crimping generic / pressing head proprietary
Yes Imported Yes Yes
No tools Yes Imported 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
“ What fittings go with what pipes , can they be interchangeable , how easily can these be repaired and what about availability ?”
September 2021 Volume 27 I Number 7 www . plumbingafrica . co . za