Easy, accurate and cost-efficient pressure-testing Wavin press-fit system with acoustic alert

Leading plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin, has introduced the Tigris K5/M5, a new range of 16mm to 40mm press-fit fittings. Designed to effectively detect faults in unpressed fittings, it builds on the success and reliability already delivered by its predecessor, Tigris K1/M1.

The fitting’s unique design with the Acoustic Alert* feature is the first to enable testing with air as well as water. The range comes with a variety of marketleading benefits to streamline the overall pressure-testing process, while also ensuring accuracy and maintaining a hygienic pipe system.

The 80-decibel whistle is an acoustic alert designed to easily identify unpressed fittings using an air pressure test. This feature ensures that installers can reliably and efficiently detect unpressed fittings in the loudest of environments.

K5 fittings incorporate a new transparent section as part of the body to give installers a quick visual check of the pipe insertion. This In4Sure 360° feature is a key benefit to ensuring a secure and leak-free installation.

Additionally, the Optiflow feature ensures a 50% greater flow rate when compared with K1/M1. Designed to deliver optimal flow performance through the fittings, this is especially relevant for smaller pipe diameters and will insure a higher total system performance.

Tigris K5/M5 fittings have a multi-press profile feature and are compatible with U, Up, H, TH and B profiles. The multipress profile feature also ensures installers do not require investment in any additional tooling.

Michael O’Donohoe, Wavin Country Director, Ireland, commented: “The development of the new Tigris K5/M5 fittings with the Acoustic Alert and the In4Sure 360° features is set to optimise the installation and pressure-testing of this system across the industry and provide a variety of real-time benefits for installers. The wider diameter and increased flow rate make the fittings more beneficial for high-rise projects and larger developments, where there is increased demand on the pumping system to supply water to upper levels.

“Using air in pressure testing is widely considered the most hygienic option and this should be as accessible as possible to the industry. Designed to focus on the needs of installers, these market-leading features are set to ensure that the pressure-testing process is as easy, accurate and cost-efficient as possible.”

The Tigris K5/M5 plumbing system, manufactured in accordance with ISO 21003 and WRAS approved, is suitable for hot and cold-water installations and heating systems. Whatever the application, Wavin Tigris K5/M5 offers the fittings and multi-layer pipes in diameters from 16mm to 40mm needed for a great job, every time. The Tigris K5 fittings comprise a PPSU body and the Tigris M5 comprises a brass body. For more information visit wavin.ie or email projects.ie@wavin.com