Key points about Pipe installation
Proper pipe installation requires carefully planned routing, suitable materials and reliable connections between all components. New installations and renovations differ significantly: in existing buildings, ducts, floors, walls and adjacent services must be considered.
Technology and planning at a glance
Plan pipe routes before installation
Accessibility, fixing, thermal expansion, acoustic insulation and thermal insulation belong in the planning stage. Where pipes are concealed behind walls, their routes and future maintenance access should be documented.
Distinguish supply water from wastewater
Pressurized water pipes have different requirements from wastewater pipes, which need suitable gradients and adequate ventilation. Components must be designed for the medium and operating conditions concerned.
Alterations in existing buildings
Not every pipe route can be changed without opening walls or floors. Openings, fire protection and coordination with other trades must be checked before the work begins.
How the project is prepared and carried out
- Survey existing conditions
Record the pipe type, connection points, accessibility and existing fittings.
- Choose a route
Plan the shortest practicable route while observing technical requirements.
- Install and secure
Fit pipes, joints, sound protection and brackets appropriate to the system.
- Test and document
Carry out the required leak and function tests and record concealed pipe routes.
Information to include in your enquiry
Please explain whether the work concerns drinking water, heating or wastewater, and whether a new installation, relocation or repair is needed. Photos of existing connections are especially useful.
TOPAL operates in Gelsenkirchen and the surrounding area. Availability at a specific location and the possible appointment date will be agreed when you enquire.
Frequently asked questions about Pipe installation
Can pipes be replaced without opening large sections of wall?
That depends on the route and access. Concealed-wall systems or alternative routes can reduce the work involved in some cases.
Why do wastewater pipes need a gradient?
Wastewater must drain reliably. Unsuitable gradients or poorly ventilated pipes can cause deposits and noise.
Why document concealed pipes?
Photos and installation plans help with later repairs, fixings and alterations without accidentally damaging hidden pipes.