HDPE Pipes & Fittings

What are HDPE pipes and fittings?

HDPE means high-density polyethylene. It is tough, flexible and does not rust, so it handles ground movement and rough site conditions well. In addition, it comes in long coils, which means fewer joints on long runs.

HDPE pipe joins in three main ways. Compression fittings screw onto the pipe and suit smaller sizes. Electrofusion and butt fusion melt the plastic together and suit larger mains. Because of this, HDPE is common for borehole risers, water mains and farm irrigation.

How to choose HDPE pipe and fittings

• Check whether the size is quoted in inches or by outside diameter in millimetres.
• Choose a pressure rating that suits your pump or mains pressure.
• Use coils for long buried runs and straight lengths for short or exposed runs.
• Use compression fittings for small sizes and fusion joints for large mains.
• Cut the pipe square and chamfer the edge before pushing it into a compression fitting.
• Bed buried pipe in sand and keep sharp stones away from it.

Applications of HDPE pipes and fittings

1. Borehole risers. Lowering submersible pumps on corrosion-free HDPE pipe.
2. Water mains. Carrying county and estate water over long distances.
3. Farm irrigation. Running mains and laterals to drip and sprinkler systems.
4. Livestock water. Supplying troughs across ranches and farms.
5. Rural water projects. Linking springs, tanks and water kiosks.
6. Building connections. Bringing mains water from the meter to the building.
7. Uneven ground. Following slopes and bends without many joints.
8. Mining and quarries. Moving water and slurry where durable pipe is needed.
9. Fish ponds. Filling and draining ponds with flexible pipe.
10. Temporary site water. Laying quick, reusable supply lines on construction sites.

Why choose Sparks Plumbing Experts

1. Every common pipe materialGI, PPR, PVC, HDPE, brass and stainless fittings are all stocked, so you can match any existing system.
2. Common sizes in stockMost fitting types come in several sizes, from small domestic sizes up to larger mains sizes.
3. Pipes, fittings and valves togetherPipes, fittings, valves, clamps and jointing products come in one order.
4. Help with thread and size standardsWe help you confirm inch and millimetre sizes before you buy, which avoids return trips.
5. Visit or collect in NairobiOur store is at KCB Building, Enterprise Road, in the Industrial Area, so you can see parts before you buy or collect your order.
6. Quotes your wayAsk for prices by phone, WhatsApp, email or the online quote form, whichever suits you on site.
7. Over 1,600 products in one placeOur catalogue covers 55 categories, so one supplier can handle most of your parts list.
8. Help choosing the right partSend a nameplate photo, a drawing or the old part, and we help you match size and specification.
9. Single items or project quantitiesWe price a single replacement part just as readily as a full site order.
10. Supply across East AfricaWe serve customers across Kenya, and we also supply buyers in Uganda and Tanzania.

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