Wet Taps
Wet tapping is a very convenient and cost effective way of connecting ("tapping") a new pipe in to an existing pressurized line without interruption of service. There is no need to drain, refill and chlorinate the system just to make a connection. Wet tapping is a safe and cost effective to making a tie in. (All photographs in this page are actual SPS work done in the past).
Wet Taps can be performed on the following types of pipe:
- Copper
- Steel
- Stainless Steel
- Transite/ACP
- Cast Iron/Pit Cast
- Ductile Iron
- PVC
- HDPE
Available Sizes 3/4" ‚ 12" (larger sizes available upon request)
Maximum Rated Working Pressure 500psi
Possible Wet Tap Applications
- Tying in and/or expanding existing main lines
- Installing fire hydrants
- Installing a fire suppression service
- Installing new service lines
- Installing backflow preventers
