Overview
Problems occur in water pipes for a variety of reasons, and there are often a number of solutions to any problem.
Common Failure types
Typical problems encountered with water pipes include:
- Bursts
- Leaks
- Leaking joints
- Corrosion
- Back break/ring fracture/transverse fracture
- Pitting
- Longitudinal fracture/cracking
- Capacity Issues
So what is the solution?
Depending on the desired performance outcome: