How Top Hat Sewer Lateral Repair Works

 When it comes to drainage systems and water main maintenance, this is the moment of “top hat” technologies. Today, the top hat techniques and technologies apply for a broad range of jobs including sewer upgrading, replacement, and cleaning. This is not only on-trend but crucial for improved efficiency and needs of the hour. The same goes for sewer lateral connection repairs. If you are at the far end of appointing a drainage services provider in Ireland, here’s an overview of the working process.

What Is Top Hat Sewer Lateral Repair

 

In order to seal the connection between the pipe and the sewer or lateral drain and make it leak-proof, a liner is used. The Top Hat liner looks exactly like a top hat, which is made of resin-impregnated, fiberglass laminate, and the shape makes it perfect to wrap the pipeline and  fit within the lateral service connection. For lateral drain repairing projects, Top Hat lining is often combined with CIPP Lining, but it can be used as a stand-alone lining as well. This is a modern marvel and a much better option than city-to-house lateral joints. A common problem with traditional lateral joints is that the sewer saddle often leads to infiltration and growth of foliage and vegetation inside the sewer. The Top Hat liner is efficient enough to build a 100% leak-proof connection. And the result is long-lasting. Being better and advanced owing to design and efficiency is not the only benefit of Top Hat lining systems. Because compared to traditional methods, this one can save up to 40% cost of property owners.

 


A Complete No-Dig Methodology ‘

 

The No-Dig methodology involves not only technologies but many techniques as well that have changed a lot from what they used to be in the past. A manhole or mainline repair work would involve long process of digging up the ground and if it is in the middle of the main street, then this would further lead to extended traffic and chaos.

The relining of junctions, at the meeting point of two underground pipelines, is one solution to have a minimally invasive approach towards pipeline repairs. The top hat is a type of such junction liner that aids in connecting large sewer systems, but is quite flexible to fit pipelines as low as 100mm, as is commonly found in residential pipeline networks and mainlines.

There is no need for excavation, here, instead, a permanent adhesive is injected which is made of Epoxy and resins, and a water-tight sealant.

 

Use of Robotic Equipment and CCTV Monitoring

In order to install the seal, equipment like Robotic Devices and mobile controlled equipment, are used. The navigation and monitoring are conducted using CCTV cameras. Ultraviolet Light is used to cure the seal in place, which takes just about 10-15mins of exposure and that’s it. Save time. Save cost and Save the rubble.

 

A Hassle-Free Process - When You Bond With Experts

 

When working with Pipeline rehabilitation, water mainline cleaning, or any other procedures, it is highly recommended that you always bond with contractors that are recognized by bodies like EQA, SOLAS, or Construction Industry Federation to operate in Ireland. The No-Dig methodologies are what works nowadays, and this is a hassle-free and cost-efficient way to work on sewer upgrades and replacement projects. But listen to the experts carefully, this is nonetheless a highly critical job and the service providers must have valid Health and Safety licenses and a proven track record to aid your cause.

Location: Wicklow, Ireland

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