We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

logo
  • Engineers & Specifiers
  • Contractors & Installers
  • Wholesalers & Distributors

Follow Us

Newsletter Signups
Magazine Subscriptions
  • The Wholesaler
  • Plumbing Engineer
  • PHC News
Newsletter Signups
Magazine Subscriptions
  • The Wholesaler
  • Plumbing Engineer
  • PHC News
ASK PHCPPROS AI
  • PRODUCTS
    • Bath & Kitchen
    • Fire Protection
    • HVAC
    • Hydronics/Radiant
    • Plumbing
    • PVF
    • Tools
  • PROJECTS
    • Commercial
    • Green Building
    • MRO/Retrofit
    • Remodeling
    • Residential
  • BUSINESS
    • Buying Groups
    • Technology
    • Associations
  • CODES & STANDARDS
    • ANSI
    • ASHRAE
    • ASSE
    • Regulations
    • Green Building
    • IAPMO
    • ICC
    • NFPA
  • RESOURCES
    • PROS REPS
    • Media Kit
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Classifieds
    • Digital Editions
    • Testimonials
    • Subscribe
    • Health & Wellness
    • AHR Expo 2025
  • DIGITAL EDITIONS
ASK PHCPPROS AI
Home » Aquatherm, McElroy PP-R hot tap tool?

Aquatherm, McElroy PP-R hot tap tool?

February 24, 2017

Aquatherm North America and McElroy are introducing the mechanical and plumbing industry’s first hot tap tool designed specifically for polypropylene piping systems.

This new tool allows the installation of branches to a live service line, eliminating service disruption. While the technology has been available for other applications, such as buried high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe, the new tool design offers a much more compact alternative, specifically for use with Aquatherm PP-R piping inside buildings and tighter spaces.  

The patent-pending design completely seals the system, drills through the pipe wall and retracts cutout pipe pieces, leaving in place a fusion-welded outlet fitting and ball valve. It is designed to provide branch lines ranging from 1-2 inch nominal diameter (32-63 mm) on Aquatherm PP-R piping systems. As with the Aquatherm fusion outlet fittings that have seen widespread use, the hot tap outlet can be used on larger main pipes that are at least twice the nominal size of the branch line.

The tool is available exclusively through all Aquatherm Authorized Distributors in North America. The package comes with the Polypropylene Hot Tap Tool; 1, 1¼ , 1½, and 2 inches (32, 40, 50, and 63 mm) cutters; and a carrying case.

The use of the PP Hot Tap Tool requires a special outlet fitting and ball valve combination, which is also available from Aquatherm distributors. This offering of a tool in branch sizes of 1-2 in. sizes provides a very good solution for many cases where a new line is needed. Future expansion is planned for branch sizes to 4 inches (125 mm).

 

Manufacturer Name: Aquatherm

Business Commercial Contractors & Installers Distributor Hydronic Piping Systems Hydronics/Radiant Plumber Plumbing Products PVF Residential Wholesalers & Distributors
  • Related Articles

    McElroy Hot Tap and Testing Tools

    Webstone BLUE PP-R Pro products compatible with PP-R or PP-RCT piping systems

    Aquatherm Blue Pipe Gets New Look

  • Related Directories

    Aquatherm

Most Popular

  • Frank Webb Home Unveils Interactive Showroom in Swanzey, New Hampshire Featuring Luxury Kitchen and Bath Displays

  • Synchrony and Payzer to Offer Seamless Home Improvement Financing Options

  • Oatey Co. Promotes Rohan Adwalpalker to Vice President of Financial Strategy and Risk

  • NFPA Launches "A Code for Every Moment” Campaign to Raise Awareness and Defend U.S. System of Safety Standards Amid Growing Threats

Featured Video

General video

Root 66 Demo with Steve Landis, Gatti Plumbing

Subscribe & Learn More

  • Tw06 2025 cover
    Subscribe
  • Pe06 2025 cover
    Subscribe
  • Phc06 2025 cover
    Subscribe
  • Digital editions
    Learn More

More from PHCP Pros

  • Editorial Team
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise

Follow Us

© 2025 All Rights Reserved

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development | ePublishing