Polyethylene Water/Sewer - JM Eagle

REFERENCE: ASTM F2164, “Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing ofPolyethylene (PE) Pressure Piping System Using Hydrostatic Pressure.”4.2 Pressure Testing PrecautionsThe piping section under test and any closures in the test section should berestrained or otherwise restricted against sudden uncontrolled movement inthe event of rupture. Expansion joints and expansion compensators shouldbe temporarily restrained, isolated or removed during the pressure test.Testing may be conducted on the system, or in sections. The limiting testsection size is determined by test equipment capability. If the pressurizingequipment is too small, it may not be possible to complete the test within allowabletesting time limits. If so, higher capacity test equipment, or a smallertest section may be necessary.If possible, test medium and test section temperatures should be lessthan 100 degrees F (38 degrees C). At temperatures above 100 degrees F(38 degrees C), reduced test pressure is required. Before applying testpressure, time may be required for the test medium and the test sectionto temperature equalize.4.3 ReferencesThe following reference publications provide pressure testing information:ASME B31.1 Power Piping, Section 137, Pressure Tests.Plastics Pipe Institute, Handbook of Polyethylene Pipes, Dallas, Texas.ASTM F1417, Standard Test Method for Installation Acceptance of PlasticGravity Sewer Lines Using Low-Pressure Air.Uni-Bell ® PVC Pipe Association Publication, Uni-B-6-98, “RecommendedPractice for Low-Pressure Air Testing of Installed Sewer Pipe.”ASTM F2164, “Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE)Pressure Piping System Using Hydrostatic Pressure.”18 HDPE WATER/SEWER PIPING SYSTEM TECHNICAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE