Naylor Clay Drainage Introduction Flashcards
What are the two most widely used product ranges in the UK clay market?
Naylor Densleeve & Hepworth Supersleeve
Which manufacturer supplies Hepworth Supersleeve in the UK?
Wavin
Clay pipework is manufactured in accordance to which BS EN standard?
BS EN 295
What is the jetting pressure rating for clay pipes?
7500 PSI (510 bar)
True or false: Densleeve is the most popular clay drainage product.
False, Supersleeve is the most popular clay drainage product
True or false: Densleeve has the same OD as Supersleeve?
False, they have different OD and cannot be interchanged without the use of adaptors
Where is clay drainage likely to be used?
Commercial developments, schools, hospitals, prisons, estate roads to housing, contaminated grounds/landfill
Who is likely to use clay drainage products?
Civil engineers, groundworkers, drainage contractors, construction companies, earth moving contractors, local authorities, water companies
House builders will always use clay drainage products. True or false?
False, clay drainage is only occasionally used in house building
Name the 4 different sizes (DN) of Densleeve clay drainage.
DN100, DN150, DN225 & DN300
What couplings allow clay drainage to be used in contaminated ground?
Nitrile couplings make clay drainage safe in contaminated ground
What is the lifetime expectancy for clay drainage?
In excess of 100 years
Is clay drainage suitable for adoption?
Yes, clay pipework can be adopted
What connection method is used for clay drainage: Push Fit or Electrofusion?
Push Fit connections
What is the main benefit for push fit connections?
Quick installation, and allows for immediate testing and backfilling