Joining or repairing yellow MDPE gas pipe without fusion equipment, in a trench or a confined space, needs a fitting that seals without heat or electricity. This Philmac gas compression coupler joins two lengths of 32mm MDPE (PE80) gas pipe mechanically, so you don’t need an electrofusion control unit, power supply or special tooling.
It’s made of plastic, so it doesn’t corrode, and it’s fully end load resistant. It uses a single O-ring seal, and Philmac states the design eliminates O-ring displacement or loss during installation. Philmac describes its gas fittings as the first plastic single seal fitting to meet the test criteria stipulated by Transco and the technical advisory body Advantica, and states that they have completed the testing determined by PL3 (the standard now published as GIS/PL3). It’s for use with natural gas and LPG, for new installations or repair work.
The coupler must be fitted in accordance with Philmac’s instructions, including any pipe preparation or insert requirements. Gas work must be carried out by a suitably qualified, registered gas installer in accordance with the relevant standards.
When you need to join or repair 32mm yellow gas pipe and don’t have fusion equipment or power on site, this coupler makes the joint mechanically. It doesn’t corrode, it’s designed to resist end load, and the single-seal design stops the O-ring going missing during fitting.
Order the Philmac MDPE 32mm x 32mm Gas Compression Coupler online today.
| Brand | Philmac |
|---|---|
| Product Code | PM842 |
| Product Type | Gas Compression Coupler |
| Pipe Size | 32mm x 32mm |
| Pipe Compatibility | MDPE (PE80) Yellow Gas Pipe |
| Seal Type | Single O-Ring Mechanical Seal |
| Installation | No Power Tools or Fusion Equipment Required |
| Testing (Manufacturer-Stated) | Meets Transco and Advantica Test Criteria; Completed PL3 Testing |
| Suitable Applications | Natural Gas and LPG (Installed by a Registered Gas Installer) |
