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Operation and Maintenance

Operation and Maintenance: Detection

• How can I verify the location of underground PE pipes?
• Is it possible to detect buried PE pipes from the surface? 

Operation and Maintenance: Inspection

• Is it necessary to inspect periodically the PE pipe?

Operation and Maintenance: Water Jetting

• Can water jetting be used to clean PE pipe and are any special precautions necessary?

Operation and Maintenance: Flow Stopping

• What techniques are available for isolating sections of PE pipe for maintenance?

Operation and Maintenance: Repairs

• How can damaged PE pipe be repaired?

Operation and Maintenance: Leaks

• What is the typical expected frequency of leaks in a PE pipe network?

Operation and Maintenance: Damage

• Is PE more easily damaged than other pipe materials?

Operation and Maintenance: Static Electricity

• Are any special precautions suggested by customers and installers against the discharge of static electricity during maintenance works?