In this post we catch up with Josef Allen, Product Designer and part of our research and development department at Wavin UK to find out about the new Smartsleeve for Wavin Hep2O push-fit plumbing system.
We have made a number of new developments to the Hep2O Smartsleeve based on feedback received from our customers.
Once the new Smartsleeve has been inserted into the pipe, it will stay firmly put. This will give added strength and security to the joints. Just in case you do need to demount the Hep2O pipe from the fitting, you can be sure that it will be easy to remove.
It will also be quicker and easier to insert the sleeve into the pipe and then the pipe into the fitting securely using our existing tried and tested in4sure technology.
When you insert the pipe into the fitting and twist, you will feel a rumble which will help you to be sure that the pipe has been securely inserted into the fitting for a watertight connection.
Removing the pipe from the fitting is easy using a HepKey. This means that the joint is tamperproof and will only come apart if you want it to.
We have conducted hundreds of hours of testing to ensure the sleeve remains firmly in the pipe, there is no chance that it can dislodge causing the sleeve to stick in the fitting.
The support sleeves aids the insertion of the pipe into the fitting and ensures support to both the pipe and fitting. It is essential that you use support sleeves when fitting Hep2O pipe and fittings. Our steel support sleeve gives greater strength and security than plastic.
Feedback from our plumber focus groups has been very positive. Plumbers have described it as being easy to insert and remove the pipe from the fitting with the new sleeve.
They will be available in the standard sizes of 10mm, 15mm, 22mm and 28mm.