Keep precautions in place until procedures are complete. ✅ To provide dissipation for static charge, wet down surfaces with conductive fluids and/or apply conductive films or fabrics to the pipe.These precautions should be followed as a minimum, conditions may require additional measures. This will maximize the personal safety of the crew.
Precautions can be taken to dissipate the charge, and minimize the possibility of an ignition. Consider the possibilityĪnd potential hazard of static electricity and observe safety precautions. Pressure control situations requiring squeeze-off may involve working in the vicinity of escaping gas. Procedures should be followed that will prevent the same area to be squeezed-off more than once. Inspect squeezed section for damage before covering.
Rerounding the pipe can be done by rotating tool 90˚ and applying enough force to round pipe.ģ. 15 Products Reed SSO1C Standing Shut-Off Tool3/4 & 1 Pe Reed PES4 Pe Squeeze-Off Tool For Polyethylene - 2 - 4 Reed PES6M Pes6 Manual Reed PES2IPS Pe. A release rate of 1/2 inch per minute or less should be maintained to prevent damage to pipe as recommended by ASTM F1041.Ģ. Operation beyond this point may cause damage to pipe or tool.ġ. Step 10: ✅ Squeeze the pipe only until flow is controlled or bottom bar contacts over-squeeze protection stops. This is particularly important when pipe is stiff in cold weather. Step 9: ✅ Turn the feed screw to compress the pipe at a slow rate with momentary pauses to allow stress relaxation in the pipe to occur. This will allow pipe to flatten without jamming pipe against tie rods. Step 7: ✅ Center the squeeze-off tool on and square to pipe. Step 5: ✅ Unscrew the main pressure screw. Step 4: ✅ Insert ground probe into moist soil. Step 3: ✅ Assemble tool handle where desired. Step 2: ✅ Determine pipe/tube size and wall thickness to be squeezed. All Reed Mfg, tools use positive stops to prevent damage caused by over clamping. Whether you are shutting off city water or access to a main water valve, a poly squeeze off tool is the best option. Squeeze off tools come in a variety of sizes from 1/2"- 8" and are manually or hydraulic driven. A water shutoff tool allows you to squeeze down copper or plastic pipe to stop the flow of water or other liquids in a pipe to conduct a service.