The Basics of Using Pipe Plugs for Sewage Bypass

Pipe plugs are designed to perform three essential functions: blocking a pipeline; conducting an air test in a pipeline; and bypassing effluent in an active pipeline. Blocking a pipeline becomes necessary during new installation or maintenance when either effluent needs to be temporarily stopped or when a new pipe is being air tested for leaks.Air testing a pipeline is necessary when testing a new installation for leaks before placing it in service or when trying to locate a leak in an existing line.Bypassing is necessary when the flow of effluent in a pipeline needs to be redirected, most commonly when maintenance