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Joining, Installation, Testing & Repairing Methods (adapted from workbook & CD) Note: Clicking on the above subjects underlined will give you a sample of the quality and content of TIPS published materials. There are at least three or more joining methods that are available for any thermoplastic piping system. Many joining techniques such as flanging, grooved-compression couplings and other mechanical methods are similar to other piping materials. However, thermoplastics do have rather unique joining methods which will be discussed in detail in this section. General Piping Practices Cutting/Cleaning Solvent Cementing Infrared Radiant Butt Fusion Socket Fusion Mechanical Pressure Cut/Rolled-Grooved with Metal Gasket Coupler Mechanical Acid/Waste/Drainage Cut-Groove Mechanical Quick Connect Threading Storage Above-Ground Installations Testing Back Welding Inspection Flanging Butt Fusion Bead & Crevice-Free Fusion Electric Fusion Mechanical Pressure Cut-Groove with Plastic & Spline Coupler Mechanical Push-Fit Mechanical Transition Installing Handling Below-Ground Installations Repairing   Return to Top