How and where is corrugated sewer pipe used

10-03-2018
Sewage

If you think that our great-great-ancestors did not have sewer systems for the removal of polluted wastewater, you are mistaken. History shows that such primitive constructions were encountered as far back as 4500 years ago, and in some countries they are still used. Today, thanks to modern technologies, it was possible to create corrugated pipes that facilitate the construction of engineering systems intended not only for the main sewage system, but for use in sanitary facilities.

In our time, there are no open ditches for dirty drains, but modern polymer closed pipelines have appeared, which will be discussed in the article. In addition, below we will talk about a simple way to connect the toilet bowl with the main sewer system.

Double-layer corrugated sewer pipe

You will not be surprised today by the fact that metal pipelines today are trying to be replaced with corrugated plastic pipes. This is due to their best, compared with other plastic counterparts, characteristics that are also much superior to cast iron or steel products.

Corrugated PVC outdoor sewer pipe

Corrugated Pipeline Properties

They are made from polymers that:

  • endure chemical exposure;
  • resistant to mechanical stress;
  • indelible;
  • have a long service life, which is several times higher than ordinary metal products.

Durability is ensured by special stiffening ribs, which enable highways to withstand ground pressure and transport movement. Since plastic is a dielectric, it does not have to be grounded as is necessary for other external sewer systems.

The design of the pipeline has good flexibility, allowing you to easily bypass difficult obstacles during installation.

The strengthened gofrotruba for the sewerage

Product advantage

Let's consider what advantages the consumer will receive if he purchases corrugated pipes for external sewage:

  1. Low price of products.
  2. The simple installation excluding use of difficult and heavy road equipment, and also other auxiliary equipment. This reduces the cost of laying itself.
  3. Long service life. For example, if the pipeline is laid according to all the rules, it can work without repair for more than half a century.
  4. Internal smooth surface will not form a blockage.
  5. The performance properties of the products make it possible to use the material for other purposes. For example, for laying electrical cables and other communications that will be protected from the effects of stiffeners.

Types of corrugated pipelines

Companies producing such products try to respond as quickly as possible to customer requests and offer different types of products for sale:

  • electrical installation;
  • single-layer, usually for gas mains;
  • double-layer, used in places where there is a risk of damage;
  • sewer, characterized by resistance to high mechanical loads and chemical reagents.
Installation of sewer pipes

Let us dwell on the materials from which they are made:

PVC
  1. Such pipelines are considered universal.
  2. Are applied on production and in private construction.
  3. The instruction allows them to be placed underground, due to the high resistance of the material to mechanical loads.

For communications, there are two types of components:

  • sewer corrugated pipe and analogues with probes;
  • for cable lines.

Below are the groups that are calculated on the strength of the pipe:

  1. Lightweight - low resistance to stress, so they are used for external networks.
  2. Heavy - it is allowed to lay such pipelines underground.
  3. Superheavy - installation is performed on areas of increased mechanical stress, including, under the carriageway and in heavy soils.
HDPE
  1. Low pressure polyethylene pipelines are used in many areas, including for:
    • laying electrical wiring;
    • sewage systems;
    • installation of drainage discharges.
    1. Materials that are used in groundwater removal systems are perforated. This provides a simple installation, high efficiency circuit, they are reliable and easy.
    2. Installation can be carried out without fittings, since the pipes have good elasticity, thereby the installation process is accelerated and cheapened.
    3. Pipelines O110 mm, O160 mm and O200 mm are available for work in the private sector.

    Now consider the usual corrugation for the toilet, which today is installed in almost every bathroom.

    Why is it needed

    This is a plastic corrugated elbow that is flexible. You can also increase its length, stretching to the desired size (within reason, of course).

    Used product for:

    • toilet bowls;
    • baths;
    • washbasins;
    • shells.

    Corrugations differ only in diameter.

    Hard corrugated hose for sewage, water and other uses

    When choosing, you should pay attention to its quality. You should not save a few rubles, since its cost is already low, but then you will not need to “rake” big problems in the bathroom or toilet.

    Tip: while domestic products are inferior to foreign ones, it is better to focus on them.

    There are two types of samples:

    • plastic;
    • plastic reinforced with metal wire.
    Flexible sewer corrugation

    We recommend to stay on the second version, which does not sag, less often flows and is longer in use.

    Tip: for small bathrooms, choose a corrugation with outlet for a washing machine.

    Installation

    Be sure to purchase a special sanitary sealant. He will not think about the problems after the installation of corrugations.

    Below is a guide that will help you to connect the toilet to the sewer system:

    1. Install a corrugated pipe on the toilet bowl before it is installed in place. If you change an old product to a new one, carefully clean the dirt on it, so as not to break the tightness of the new connection.
    Independent connection of the toilet to the sewage corrugated
    1. Use your own hands on a thin layer of sealant on the outer part of the issue and put the edge of the corrugations with the inner membrane on it. You have to close the sewer toilet bowl at 50-60 mm. Make sure that the corrugation was worn smoothly, without distortions.
    In the photo - applying sealant
    1. Wait for the sealant to dry out and replace the toilet.
    2. Connect the corrugated pipe to the sewer system, inserting the edge with the outer seal into the cleaned hole until it stops. As you can see, the connection of the toilet to the sewage corrugated is not difficult.

    Tip: you can not seal the joint, although this procedure does not hurt.

    Conclusion

    We can say that the corrugated pipes for sewer lines and for connecting the toilet to them made a revolution in this direction. Builders received a durable material that is easy to install, which reduces the total time of work. The video in this article will help you find additional information on this topic.

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