Experienced Hot Tapping Contractor
The ability to safely tie-in to a pressurized system while under full operating conditions.
A Hot Tap is the method of cutting a hole in an existing pressurized pipeline to make a new connection without service interruption or product loss. The new connection can be installed to the existing pipe in many different ways. This depends on what type of valve you are using, the pressure of the existing system and the temperature of the existing system. Start by using a Mechanical Saddle or welding your valve fittings to the existing pipe. Install Full Ported Valves, most common are gate valves and ball valves. We recommend installing the shortest distance possible from the valve to the pipe for a shorter stroke when Hot Tap Service is performed. Our machine will connect to the threaded or flanged valve and be pressure tested to ensure all new fittings are sealed before performing Hot Tap Service. When a Hot Tap is performed, the double wired pilot bit retains the coupon and it is recovered when the Hot Tap is completed.
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Capabilities include: 1/2" through 30"
Common Types of Product in Pipe
- Chilled Water
- Heating Water
- Condenser Water
- Domestic Water
- Fire Sprinkler Water
- Natural Gas
- Gasoline
- Hydraulics
- Oils
Advanced Flow Technologies will provide Hot Taps on new branch connections installed by you or we can perform Turn Key Hot Tap Services in the locations you provide for us.
Our Hot Tap Service also allows for us to perform Live Thermowell Insertion and Flow Meter Insertion on live piping systems. Thermowells are used to house temperature probes that monitor water temperature at the location of installation. For More on Live Thermowell Insertion Click Here
Advantages Of A Hot Tap
• Prevent System Shutdown
• No Disruptions on Major Systems
• No Loss of Product and Minimal Mess
• Can Be Performed on All Pipeline Materials (ie: Steel, Iron, Stainless Steel, Plastic, and Concrete)
• Eliminates Down Time
Applications For A Hot Tap
- Pressure Gauge
- Thermo-well Sensor
- Flow Meter
- Pressure Control Switch
- Adding Pumps or Heating and Cooling Units
- Adding A Fixture or Room with Plumbing
- Creating a Bypass System for Maintenance
- Inspection of Piping
- Product Sampling
- Drain Point
- Air Relief Point
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examinars
P.O. Box 4200 Austin, TX 78765
512.458.4200
Master Plumbing license: RMP-20380
Texas Department of Insurance
State Fire Marshal’s Office
333 Guadalupe Austin, TX 78701
512.676.6000
SCR-U-1870257
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