PE Electrofusion & Butt Fusion

Who Should Attend

Gas or Water Service and Mains layers

Prerequisites

Gas/Water Network Distribution experience

Aims

To provide the knowledge and skills required to join polyethylene pipes safely, using the electrofusion & butt fusion technique on manual and automatic machines.

Objectives

On completion of the course, delegates should be able to:

• State the essential elements required to give a successful joint using electrofusion methods.
• Demonstrate the ability to join PE pipes together in line with industry practices.
• Correctly prepare the pipe fittings and equipment ready for electrofusion jointing.
• Correctly prepare the pipe fittings and equipment ready for butt fusion jointing.
• Demonstrate the ability to use various clamping systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to use various machines provided.
• Carry out electrofusion process in accordance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Carry out butt fusion process in accordance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Apply a level of quality assurance to completed fittings to ensure stability.
• Quality checks on butt fusion jointing.

Duration

2 Days