APPLICATIONS · WATER SUPPLY
Pipe for water supply and reticulation
Pressure pipe for the networks that carry treated water from reservoirs to standpipes, homes and businesses.
OVERVIEW
What the job needs
A reticulation network is the web of pipes that distributes water from a reservoir or tower to every connection. It usually combines PVC mains along the streets with smaller polyethylene pipe for the connections to each stand.
Pipelink makes both in Gaborone: uPVC and mPVC pressure pipe from 50 to 500 mm, and HDPE pressure pipe from 20 to 110 mm in coils.
WHAT MATTERS WHEN CHOOSING
- Size the class for the worst caseChoose a class above the highest pressure any part of the network will see, including static head from the reservoir and surge. Low-lying areas usually see the highest static pressure.
- Diameter comes from demandPipe is sized by outside diameter. Larger mains lose less pressure to friction; your engineer sizes them from the flow the network has to deliver.
- Fewer joints on connectionsHDPE comes in coils, so long house and standpipe connections go in with few joints and follow the ground.
- Certified pipe for public workOur uPVC (SANS 966-1), mPVC (SANS 966-2) and certified HDPE range (SANS 4427-2) are SATAS-certified, and every certified length is batch-stamped.
AT A GLANCE
Typical pipe by part of the network
| PART OF THE SYSTEM | TYPICAL CHOICE | PIPELINK PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|
| Distribution mains along streets | uPVC or mPVC pressure pipe, sized by the engineer | uPVC pressure pipe |
| Branches and ring mains | uPVC or mPVC in smaller diameters | mPVC pressure pipe |
| House and standpipe connections | HDPE pressure pipe in coils | HDPE pressure pipe |
Typical choices only. The project specification and your engineer's design come first.
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What pressure class do I need for a reticulation network?
It depends on the highest pressure any part of the network will see, including static head from the reservoir and surge. The engineer's design sets it; send us the design pressures and we'll check the class with you.
Is your pipe certified for tender work?
Our uPVC, mPVC, sewer pipe and certified HDPE range are SATAS-certified to their SANS standards, and our quality system is SABS ISO 9001:2015 certified. Ask us for certificate copies to include in your tender.
Do you deliver to site?
Yes. We deliver across Botswana. Tell us the site when you ask for a quote.
GUIDES
Read before you order
What the class number on PVC and HDPE pipe means, how to convert it to metres of head, and how to choose the right one.
Read the guide GUIDE · 6 MIN READuPVC vs mPVC: which PVC pressure pipe should you use?Both are certified PVC pressure pipe in the same sizes. Here's what actually differs, using our own wall-thickness and weight data.
Read the guide GUIDE · 5 MIN READHDPE or PVC pipe? How to choose for your projectPolyethylene and PVC both make excellent water pipe. They suit different jobs, and many projects use both.
Read the guideOther applications: Bulk water mainsIrrigationBoreholes and livestockSewer and storm waterBuildings
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