WIOA Victorian Mains Tapping Competition

The Victorian Mains Tapping Competition returns

After a number of years in hyatis the mains tapping competition is making a comeback at the WIOA Victorian Conference.

Under the watchful supervision of the WIOA Network Operatos Group the competition will undoubtedbly be a highlight of the conference.

A bit more about the competition

-        Each team consists of 2 people.

-        Each team supplied with:

• A tapping machine tool box with 1 tapping machine with new drill bit, 1 pair of footprints, 1 ring/open-end spanner, a wooden paddle, and roll of thread tape.
• 1 Metre of 25mm OD poly pipe, 1 x 100mm tapping band, 1 x 20mm ferrule cock, 1 x  20mm ball valve.

-        A 100mm DICL water main pressurised from a water tanker (or hydrant) will be set up on a stand.

-        The competing teams complete a safe work method statement prior to commencement of competition.

-        The 2 person team installs the tapping band and ferrule on the 100mm pipe, then tap the water main, install 1 metre of poly pipe and then install a ball valve on the end of the poly.  When completed the ball valve is turned off, tools returned to tool box, and when the box is shut the time stops.

-        The tapping is inspected for any leaks, if no leaks occur the time is recorded.

-        The fastest time recorded is the winner.