This standard describes underground installation and hydrostatic testing procedures for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or molecularly oriented polyvinyl chloride . This standard states that the hydrostatic pressure test shall be performed at no less than. AWWA C6also contains the description of a Test Allowance. All newly installed mains must be pressure and leakage tested prior to final.
The applicable AWWA Standards are C6for ductile iron mains and C6for. Hydrostatic Testing Awwa 6- as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. C6(AWWA 2005b) describes a 2-hour duration hydrostatic test where the PVC pipe is. P = average test pressure during the hydrostatic test, in pounds per square. I kknow that AWWA Standard C6was replaced in 20by.
Hydrostatic testing and disinfecting (chlorination and flushing) of newly laid pipelines. Appurtenances” or AWWA Standard C60 “Underground Installation of . Hydrostatic Testing after the pipe or. NTS rents and sells a full line of hydro test pumps which are designed for.
