Brunel University London required urgent pipework modifications without affecting daily operations. They needed a new cold water connection delivered with zero disruption. IDWe Ltd provided specialist Hot Tapping Services in London to complete the project safely and efficiently. Please read our case study below:
Client – Brunel University London
Location – Uxbridge
Contract Duration – Normal working hours
Pipework Modifications with Hot Tapping Services
The Challenge
The university’s water system relied on a very old 180mm cast iron pipeline. No clear isolation points or system plans existed.
The grounds covered hotels, student accommodation, and large facilities, making continuous water supply critical. Any downtime would have disrupted thousands of people.
Our Hot Tapping Services Solution
IDWe Ltd’s hot tapping specialist team was authorised to cut into a live 180mm water main and provide an extra 63mm cold water service whilst keeping the existing water main uninterrupted.
The work they requested was to carry out hot tapping (which is a connection into a live supply). The builder exposed the old 180mm cast iron pipe ready for our specialist team to drill into the water mains, attach the drilling rig to the 54mm valve and socket.
After this they drilled through the cast iron and into a 6 bar water main, then withdraw the main drill and slug, and isolated the valve. The new connect was ready for our mechanical contractor to flush and connect the new service to the newly refurbish training block.
The Result
As a result, we delivered a reliable new cold water connection within normal working hours. Most importantly, the university’s existing water supply remained fully operational with no disruption to staff, students, or visitors.
Benefits of Hot Tapping Services
Hot tapping creates a new branch connection from a live pressurised pipe without draining the system. What’s more, the process allows safe drilling into pipelines while keeping existing services running. It is essential for buildings where continuous supply is critical, such as universities, hospitals, and commercial sites. If you would like to know more, please read our guide.
Why Choose IDWe for Hot Tapping Services in London
That’s why IDWe Ltd helps businesses stay fully operational during critical pipework modifications. With our Hot Tapping Services, we create new pipeline connections without shutting down existing systems. This approach saves time, avoids costly shutdowns, and guarantees minimal disruption to daily operations.
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