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IPEX - Blue Brute Pipe
Designed for municipal water applications, Blue Brute AWWA C900 pressure pipe delivers superior strength with corrosion-resistant performance and the ability to flex without damage. Made with a highstrength, high-impact PVC compound, Blue Brute pipes perform even under high traffic loads and deep burial conditions. Manufactured with cast-iron outside diameters, Blue Brute is compatible with existing infrastructure of older iron pipes with no special transition fittings required. Blue Brute pressure pipe is hydrostatically proof tested to two times its pressure class/rating ensuring the integrity of every length of pipe that goes into the ground.
- Municipal Water Systems
- Fire Lines
- Industrial Lines
- Forcemains
- Irrigation Lines
Corrosion-Proof Performance
IPEX Blue Brute systems are immune to corrosion from aggressive soils and galvanic action.
Superior Hydraulics
The glass-like finish of PVC reduces friction losses and eliminates the tuberculation common in iron pipes. As a result, pumping costs are reduced and water quality is maintained.
Cast-Iron Outside Diameter (CIOD)
Blue Brute systems are manufactured with a cast-iron outside diameter (CIOD). This is compatible with waterworks valves, appurtenances and restrainers.
Bottle-tight Joints, Removable Gaskets
IPEX’s patented gasket system not only withstands many times the rated system pressure, but also withstands full vacuum pressures. The removable gasket system allows special oil-resistant (nitrile) gaskets to be easily installed when working in contaminated soils.
Third-party Certification
All IPEX municipal systems are third-party certified as applicable. In addition, IPEX Blue Brute systems have Factory Mutual approval and Underwriter’s Laboratories (ULI and ULC) listings.
GENERAL
Blue Brute pipe shall be certified to CSA B137.3 “Rigid Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Pipe for Pressure Applications” and shall conform to AWWA C900 “Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4” – 12” for Water Transmission and Distribution.” Blue Brute DR25 pipe shall have a pressure class/rating of 1120 kPa (165 psi). DR18 pipe shall have a pressure class/rating of 1620 kPa (235 psi). DR14 pipe shall have a pressure class/rating of 2100 kPa (305 psi).
MATERIAL
Blue Brute pipe shall be made from PVC compound conforming to ASTM D1784 cell class 12454.
PRODUCT
Pipe shall be suitable for use at maximum hydrostatic working pressure equal to the pressure class/rating at 23°C (73°F). Laying lengths shall be 3 or 6.1 meters (10 feet or 20 feet). Pipe shall have cast-iron outside diameters. Each length of pipe must be proof-tested at two times the pressure class.
JOINING
The gasket shall be carefully fitted to the bell groove if not already factory installed. Both bell and spigot shall be clean and free of debris before approved lubricant is applied. The pipe and/or fittings shall be joined by push-fitting bell-and-spigot joint to the depth line marked on the spigot. When pipe has been cut in the field, the end shall be made square and beveled to a 15o chamfer. All insertion lines should be re-drawn, according to the IPEX Pressure Pipe Installation Guide.
Blue Brute fittings shall conform to AWWA C907 “Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Fittings for Water (4” through 12”)” and be certified to CSA B137.2 “PVC Injection Moulded Gasketed Fittings for Pressure Applications.” They shall also be UL Listed and FM approved.
FABRICATED FITTINGS
Fabricated fittings shall be made from segments of AWWA C900 PVC pipe. Segments are bonded together and may be over-wrapped with fibreglass-reinforced polyester. The pressure class must match the pipe. The fittings must meet the requirements of CSA B137.3.