Frequently
Asked Questions
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on all their prodcuts and services. Below are just a
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Q. Are F &
T steel water pipes suitable for Potable Water.?
A. Yes, the approved cement mortar lining is
suitable for all pH levels to DIN 2614 and meets
the requriements of DWI 25(1)(a) & DWI 31 (4) (a).
Q. Is there a recorded tensile strength
for F & T water pipes?
A. The steel is to Grade ST37 which gives a tensile
strength of 480N/mm˛.
Q. What is the outside corrosion
protection?
A. 3 layer hot applied polyethylene coating
to DIN 30670, consisting of fusion bonded epoxy base,
fusion bonded epoxy adhesive primer and P/E layer.
Q. Does the cement mortar lining
on the inside of the socket break off when the pipe
connection is made?
A. There is an internal stop ring on socket
weld joints to prevent internal damage when connecting
pipes.
Q. Which fittings are compatible
with F & T pipes?
A. 80mm to 300mm pipes
are deliberately made to suit standard Tyton ductile
iron fittings. For welded joints
above 300mm, we will
provide the relevant fitting.
Q. What lengths are the pipes supplied
in?
A. 6m, 12m,
and 13.5m lengths.
Q. Is there a design life associated
with F & T pipes?
A. 100 year design life, in accordance with
European standards.
Q. You claim F
& T pipes are resistant to contaminants,
please clarify?
A. Total resistance to all organic, corrosive
and inorganic contamination suitable for any classification
of brown field site including; Arsenic, Chromium, Lead,
Mercury, Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Cyanide, Phenols, Sulphate,
Hydrocarbons, Sulphide, Sulphur, Benzines, Chlorides,
Propanes, Methyl Bromide, Xylene, Tricloroethene, Polyaromatics.
Q. Do Frazer & Tabberer have
any assurance of Quality?
A. Yes. Frazer & Tabberer are certified
to ISO 9001:2000(Quality), ISO14001:2004(Environmental),
and OHSAS 18001(Health & Safety) for all services
and products.
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