Description
A 32mm white subduct pipe is a type of underground piping used to protect and conceal cables, wires, and other utilities. The pipe is white in colour and made of a durable material, High Density Polyethylene material (HDPE). High-Density Polyethylene has a high resistant to attack by most chemicals making it most suitable for use as a conduit to protect Power and Data cabling.
This size of subduct pipe is VicTrack approved and specified for their work.
Standards
Industry standard practice for use of Polyethylene material in conduits is to use the Polyethylene (PE) pipe standard AS/NZS 4130, for dimensional specification.
Condit Standard AS/NZS 2053.1 does not specifically reference use of Polyethylene. However applicable general requirements of this standard are referenced bellow.
SPECIFIC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (from AS/NZS 2053.1)
- Conduit is clearly marked with information to clause 6.4 (a to g) and 6.2.
- The Communication conduit is coloured WHITE and is duty rated as indicated below, in accordance with the general requirements of AS/NZS 2053.1 clause 6.1(f).
- Note, however, that his standard refers to “duty” without reference to material or dimensions. A suitable rating of pipe has been selected and accepted within the industry for use in Heavy Duty applications.
- The service temperature for HDPE conduit is 0°C to 60°C (clause 6.1(g)