As an expert hot tapping company in London, our team provided efficient hot tapping services to modify live pipework without costly shutdowns or disruptions. Our engineers ensured safe, controlled drilling into the pressurised system, while maintaining uninterrupted building operations. By using our specialised hot tapping services in London, PwC avoided downtime, reduced costs, and ensured a seamless pipework upgrade without affecting daily business activities.
Hot Taps for Future use
Client – Honeywell Control Systems Ltd
Site Location – PwC, More Place, London, SE1
Contract Duration – One day, Out of hours
The Brief
Hot Tapping Services – to provide an outlet to feed another service for others to utilise.
Summary of Services Supplied
Hot Taps – 40mm Outlets on 65mm CHW Flow and Return Risers.
The work took place on the 9th floor at PWC, out of hours.
Key Highlights of our Hot Tapping Services in London:
- Firstly our engineers removed the existing insulations from the pipework
- Next, installed two Hot Taps on the flow and return of the CHW 65mm pipework within the riser
- Both Hot Taps were completed with a 40mm long handled valves and sealed with plugs
- Following on from this, our team refitted the insulation around the pipework
- Our engineers ensured the site was cleared of all redundant items upon completion of our work and disposed of at a licensed refuse/recycling facility.
Result
As a result, the Hot Taps are now in readiness for future use.
Lastly, there was minimum disruption to services and works were completed out of hours.
What is Hot Tapping?
Hot tapping allows engineers to connect new pipework to a live system without shutting it down, preventing costly disruptions and downtime. This technique safely drills into pressurised pipelines, creating a controlled access point for modifications, repairs, or new connections without stopping operations.
A professional hot tapping company follows a strict hot tapping guide to ensure safety, efficiency, and minimal risk during the process. Using specialised equipment, engineers perform precise cuts, install fittings, and maintain system integrity, making hot tapping services essential for industries requiring continuous operation. To help understand the process, please read our Hot Tapping Guide to learn more.
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Get a quote, please call 020 8302 7644 or email info@idwe.co.uk
Also we provide Valve Replacement Services and Pipe Freezing Services for general pipework modifications.
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