Astral Aquarius UPVC

• Lead free ASTM uPVC-solvent weld system • Non-Toxic
• Strong and light weight UV resistant • Cost effective

   AVAILABLE SIZE: • SCH 40 : ½” (15 mm) to 12” (300 mm) IPS
                                   • SCH 80: ½” (15 mm) to 12” (300 mm) IPS

  • About Product
  • Pipe 40
  • Pipe 80
  • Fitting 40
  • Fitting 80
  • Adhesive
  • Installation Guide
  • Technical Details
  • Feature and Benefit
  • FAQ

ASTRAL Aquarius ASTM uPVC pipes and fittings are Lead Free and hence non toxic, easy to install and are made for life time trouble free service.

FEATURES & BENEFITS :
•   LEAD FREE : ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC pipes being lead free so are non-toxic and hence favoured for use in applications such as potable water pipes.

•   SOLVENT CEMENT WELDING : Solvent Cement welding is most reliable and proven joining system for 100% leakproof plumbing. Tools required are very simple and inexpensive (pipe cutter and chamfering tool only). It saves labour cost compared to GI and copper plumbing and saves on investment of electrical equipments for electro fusion welding of other polymers.

•   MORE PRESSURE BEARING CAPACITY : ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC solvent joint plumbing system makes its pressure bearing capacity twice than that of the threaded  pipe.

•   UV RESISTANT : U.V. Acts as a strong catalyst for the oxidation process which breaks down the polymer chains, leading weakness in the pipes and fittings and do loss of hydrostatic strength. Above effect is very much common with materials like PP and PE.

•   SAFE FOR POTABLE WATER : ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC pipes are made from Lead Free and non toxic raw material. ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC pipes are always safe for potable water.

OTHER FEATURES :
• Strong and light weight   • Low friction loss   • Non toxic   • Good insulator   • International quality   • Versatile   • Cost effective   • Durable   • Easy to join   • Immunity to galvanic or electrolytic attack   • Wide range & suitability

AVAILABLE SIZE :
•   SCH 40   :   ½” (15 mm) to 12” (300 mm) IPS
•   SCH 80   :   ½” (15 mm) to 12” (300 mm) IPS
                          As per ASTM D1785, D2466, D2467

FIELDS OF APPLICATIONS :   • Ring lines / Down take lines   • Swimming pools   • Salt water lines   • Sugar and paper industries   • Pipes for hand pumps   • Industrial process lines   • Aggressive / corrosive fluid transportation   • Dye plants, chrome, zinc plating and tanning plants   • Coal washing and ash handling

Pipe 40

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No. StdPkg
Bag 3MTR
½ 15 P40-012 50
¾ 20 P40-034 30
1 25 P40-001 20
1¼
 32 P40-114 15
1½ 40 P40-112 10
2 50 P40-002 8
2½ 65 P40-212 5
3
 80 P40-003 3
4 100 P40-004 2
6
 150 P40-006 1
8 200 P40-008 1
10 250 P40-100 1
12 300 P40-120 1

Pipe 80

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 80
Part No. StdPkg
Bag 3 MTR
½ 15 P80-012 50
¾ 20 P80-034 30
1 25 P80-001 20
1¼
 32 P80-114 15
1½ 40 P80-112 10
2 50 P80-002 8
2½ 65 P80-212 5
3
 80 P80-003 3
4 100 P80-004 2
6
 150 P80-006 1
8 200 P80-008 1
10 250 P80-100 1
12 300 P80-120 1

Fitting 40
SCHEDULE 40
Size
(in.)		 Size
(mm)		 Part No.

StdPkg
Bag/Case
½ 15 M401-005 --/550
¾ 20 M401-007 --/300
1 25 M401-010 --/150
1¼
 32 M401-012 --/100
1½ 40 M401-015 --/70
2 50 M401-020 --/40
2½ 65 M401-025 --/27
3
 80 M401-030 --/18
4 100 M401-040 --/10
6
 150 M401-060 --/2
8 200

Size
(in.)

Size
(mm)
SCHEDULE 40
Part No.

StdPkg Bag/Case
¾×½
20×15
M401-101
--/300
1×½
25×15
M401-130
--/200
1×¾
25×20
M401-131
--/150
1¼×½
32×15
M401-166
--/100
1¼×¾
32×20
M401-167
--/100
1¼×1
32×25
M401-168
--/100
1½×½
40×15
M401-209
--/80
1½×¾
40×20
M401-210
--/40
1½×1
40×25
M401-211
--/70
1½×1¼
40×32
M401-212
--/70
2×½
50×15
M401-247
--/35
2×¾
50×20
M401-248
--/35
2×1
50×25
M401-249
--/35
2×1¼
50×32
M401-250
--/35
2×1½
50×40
M401-251
--/35
4×2
100×50
* 401-420
5/--
4×3 
100×80
* 401-422
5/--
6×4
150×100
* 401-532
5/--

Size
(in.) 		Size
(mm)
SCHEDULE 40
Part No
Bag/Case		 Std Pkg
½ 15 M402-005 --/250
¾ 20 M402-007 --/125
1 25 M402-010 --/75
1¼
 32 M402-012 --/40
1½ 40 M402-015 --/30
2 50 M402-020 --/20

Size
(in.)

 Size
(mm)		 SCHEDULE 40
Part No
Bag/Case

StdPkg
½×½
15×15
M801-005B
--/100
¾×½
20×15
M801-101B
--/50
¾×¾
20×20
M801-007B
--/50
1×½
25×15
M801-130B
--/25

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No.

StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M406-005 --/800
¾ 20 M406-007 --/400
1 25 M406-010 --/250
1¼
 32 M406-012 --/150
1½ 40 M406-015 --/100
2 50 M406-020 --/60
2½ 65 M406-025 --/35
3
 80 M406-030 --/25
 4 100 M406-040 --/12
 6
 150 M406-060 --/3
8 200

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No StdPkg Bag/Case
½×½ 15×15 M806-005B --/100
¾×½ 20×15 M806-101B
 --/100
¾×¾ 20×20 M806-007B
 --/75

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No.

StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M407-005 --/300
¾ 20 M407-007 --/200
1 25 M407-010 --/100
1¼
 32 M407-012 --/50
1½ 40 M407-015 --/40
2 50 M407-020 --/25

Size(in.) Size(mm)
SCHEDULE 40    
Part No. StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M417-005 --/500
¾ 20 M417-007 --/250
 1 25 M417-010 --/300
1¼
 32 M417-012 --/80
1½ 40 M417-015 --/60
 2 50 M417-020 --/30
2½ 65 * 417-025 5/--
 3
 80 * 417-030 5/--
 4 100 * 417-040 5/--

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No.

StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M420-005 --/200
¾ 20 M420-007 --/200
1 25 * 420-010 10/--
1¼
 32 * 420-012 10/--
1½ 40 * 420-015 10/--
2 50 * 420-020 10/--

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No.

StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M429-005 --/1200
¾ 20 M429007 --/300
1 25 M429-010 --/300
1¼
 32 M429-012 --/200
1½ 40 M429-015 --/150
2 50 M429-020 --/100
½ 65 M429-025 --/45
3
 80 M429-030 --/35
4 100 M429-040 --/24
6
 150 M429-060 --/2
8 200  

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No. StdPkgBag/Case
¾×½ 20×15 M429-101 --/300
1×½ 25×15 M429-130 --/500
1×¾ 25×20 M429-131 --/200
1¼×1 32×25 M429-168 --/150
1½×1
 40×25 M429-211 --/150
1½×1¼
 40×32 M429-212 --/150
2×1¼ 50×32 M429-250 --/40
2×1½ 50×40 M429-251 --/50
3×2 80×50 *429-420 5/--
4×2 100×50 * 429-420
 5/--
4×3 100×80 * 429-422 5/--

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No.

StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M335-005 --/1200
¾ 20 M335-007 --/350
1 25 M335-010 --/350
1¼
 32 M335-012 --/100
1½ 40 M335-015 --/100
2 50 M335-020 --/50
¾×½ 20×15 M335-101 --/600

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No. StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M336-005 --/1500
¾ 20 M336-007 --/400
1 25 M336-010 --/500
1¼
 32 M336-012 --/300
1½ 40 M336-015 --/200
2 50 M336-020 --/150
2½ 65 *336-025
 10/--
 3
 80 *336-030
 10/--
 4 100 *336-040
 6/--
 6
 150 *336-060
 3/--
¾×½ 20×15  

Size (in.) Size (mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No. StdPkg Bag/Case
½ 15 M497-005 --/200
¾ 20 M497-007 --/120
1 25 M497-010 --/80
1¼
 32 M497-012 --/50
1½ 40 M497-015 --/80
2 50 M497-020 --/30
2½ 65 *497-025
 5/--
3
 80 *497-030
 5/--
4 100 *497-040
 5/--
6
 150 *497-060 3/--

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No. StdPkgBag/Case
1/2 15 M835-005B --/100
3/4 20 M835-007B --/100
1 25 M835-010B --/50
1¼ 32 M835-012B --/40
1½ 40 M835-015B --/30
2 50 M835-020B --/15
3/4×1/2 20×15 M835-101B --/100
1×½ 25×15 M835-130B --/100

Size(in.) Size(mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No. StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M836-005B
 --/250
¾ 20 M836-007B
 --/150
1 25 M836-007B
 --/100
1¼
 32 M836-012B
 --/50
1½ 40 M836-015B
 --/40
2 50 M836-020B
 --/20
¾×½ 20×15 M836-101B
 --/150 

Size (in.)

 Size (mm) SCHEDULE 40
Part No

StdPkgBag/Case
¾×½ 20×15 M437-101 --/800
1×½ 25×15 M437-130 --/400
1×¾ 25×20 M437-131 --/400
1¼×½
 32×15 M437-166 --/200
1¼×¾ 32×20 M437-167 --/200
1¼×1 32×25 M437-168 --/400
1½×½
 40×15 M437-209 --/350
1½×¾
40×20 M437-210 --/175
1½×1
 40×25 M437-211 --/350
1½×1¼
 40×32 M437-212 --/300
2×½
 50×15 M437-247
 --/100
2×¾ 50×20 M437-248 --/100
2×1
 50×25  M437-249 --/100
2×1¼ 50×32 M437-250 --/100
2×1½ 50×40 M437-251 --/100
 2½×1¼ 65×32 M437-290 --/25
2½×1½ 65×40 M437-291 --/50
2½×2
 65×50 M437-292 --/50
3×1½ 80×40 M437-337 --/35
3×2 80×50 M437-338 --/35
3×2½ 80×65 M437-339 --/35
4×2 100×50 M437-420
 --/20
4×2½ 100×65 M437-421
 --/10
4×3 100×80 M437-422 --/20
6×3 150×80 *437-530
 3/--
6×4 150×100 *401-532 3/--
8×6 200×150 *437-585 3/--


Size
(in.)

Size
(mm)		 SCHEDULE 40
Part No.

StdPkgBag/Case
½ 15 M401-005 --/1000
¾ 20 M447-007 --/500
1 25 M447-010 --/300
1¼
 32 M447-012 --/150
1½ 40 M447-015 --/250
2 50 M447-020 --/80
2½ 65 M447-025 --/50
3
 80 M447-030 --/25
4 100 M447-040 --/15
6
 150 *447-060
 1/--

Size
(in.)

Size
(mm)
SCHEDULE 40
Part No StdPkg Bag/Case
½ 15
*448-005
50/--
¾ 20
*448-007
25/--
1 25
*448-010
25/--
1¼
 32
*448-012
10/-- 
1½ 40
*448-015
10/--
2 50
*448-020
10/--
2½ 65
*448-025
10/--
3
 80
*448-030
10/--

Size
(in.)

 Size
(mm)
SCHEDULE 40
Part No StdPkg Bag/Case
3/4×1/2 20×15 M806-101 50/--
1×½ 25×15 M806-130 25/--
1×¾ 25×20 M806-131 25/-

SOC SCHEDULE 40 CL 150
Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
StdPkg
Bag/Case
 1  25  M 470-010 As required
 1¼  32  M 470-012  As required
 1½  40  M 470-015 As required
 2  50  M 470-020 As required

AS PER ASTM D-2564
Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
1/2
15
*PVC 9120
 100
3/4
20
*PVC 9340
100
1
25
*PVC 9100
100
1¼
32
*PVC 9105
50
1½
40
*PVC 9106
50
2
50
*PVC 9200
50

Size(mm)
Size(In)
Part No
½
15
 4529-005
¾
20
 4529-007
1
25
 4529-010
1¼
32
 4529-012
1½
40
 4529-015
2
50
 4529-020

Size(mm)
Size(In)
Part No
2½
65
 4522-025
3
80
 4522-030
4
100
 4522-040
6
150
 4522-060
8
200
 4522-080

Size(mm)
Size(In)
Part No
½
15
 4523-005
¾
20
 4523-007
1
25
 4523-010
1¼
32
 4523-012
1½
40
 4523-015
2 50 4523-020
 2½  65  4523-025
 3  80  4523-030
 4  100  4523-040
 6  150  4523-060
 8  200  4523-080

Size(mm)
Size(In)
Part No
½
15
 YS22C8-005
¾
20
 YS22C8-007
1
25
 YS22C8-010
1¼
32
 YS22C8-012
1½
40
 YS22C8-015
2 50 YS22C8-020
 3  80  YS22C8-030
 4  100  YS22C8-040

Size(mm)
Size(In)
Part No
½
15
 YS23C8-005
¾
20
 YS23C8-007
1
25
 YS23C8-010
1¼
32
 YS23C8-012
1½
40
 YS23C8-015
2 50 YS23C8-020
 3  80 YS23C8-030
 4  100  YS23C8-040

AS PER ASTM D-2564
Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
20
¾
 M 406-007 FB
 100
 25 1
 M 406-010 FB  50
 32  1¼  M 406-012 FB  35
 40  1½  M 406-015 FB  20
 50  2  M 406-020 FB  14

Fitting 80

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M 801-005
 50
20
 ¾
 M 801-007 25
25
  1 M 801-010 25
32
  1¼ M 801-012 10
40
 1½ M 801-015 10
 50 2
 M 801-020  5
 65  2½  M 801-025  1
 80  3  M 801-030  1
 100  4  M 801-040  1
 150  6  M 801-060  1
 200  8  M 801-080  1

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
20 x 15
 ¾ x½ M 801-101
 25
25 x 15 1 x ½ M 801-130 25
25 x 20 1x ¾ M 801-131
32 x 15 1¼ x ½ M 801-166*
32 x 20 1¼ x ¾ M 801-167*
32 x 25 1¼ x 1  M 801-168*
40 x 15 1½ x ½  M 801-209*
40 x 20 1½ x ¾  M 801-210*
40 x 25 1½ x 1  M 801-211*
 40 x 32
 1½  x 1¼ M 801-212*
 50 x 15
 2 x ½   M 801-247*  
 50 x 20
  2 x ¾  M 801-248*  
 50 x 25
  2 x 1  M 801-249*  
 50 x 32
  2 x 1¼  M 801-250*  
 50 x 40
 2 x 1½   M 801-251*  
 65 x 15
 2½ x ½   M 801-287*  
 65 x 20
  2½ x ¾  M 801-288*  
 65 x 25
 2½ x 1   M 801-289*  
 65 x 32
  2½ x 1¼  M 801-290*  
 65 x 40
  2½ x 1½  M 801-291*  
 65 x 50
  2½ x 2  M 801-292*  
 80 x 15
 3 x ½   M 801-333*  
 80 x 20
  3 x ¾  M 801-334*  
 80 x 15
  3 x 1  M 801-335*  
 80 x 32
  3 x 1¼  M 801-336*  
 80 x 40
  3 x 1½  M 801-337*  
 80 x 50
  3 x 2  M 801-338*  
 80 x 65
 3 x 2½   M 801-339*  
 100 x 15
  4 x ½  M 801-415*  
 100 x 20
  4 x ¾  M 801-416*  
 100 x 25
 4 x 1   M 801-417*  
 100 x 32
 4 x 1¼   M 801-418*  
 100 x 40
 4 x 1½   M 801-419*  
 100 x 50
 4 x 2   M 801-420*  
 100 x 65
 4 x 2½   M 801-421*  
 100 x 80
 4 x 3   M 801-422*

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15 x 15
 ½ x ½
 M 801-005B
 100
20 x 15 ¾ x ½
 M 801-101B 50
20 x 20 ¾ x¾
 M 801-007B 20
25 x 15 1 x ½
 M 801-130B 25
25 x 20 1x¾
 M 801-131B
 32 x 15
 1¼ x ½
  M 801-166B  

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M 806-005
 100
20
 ¾
 M 806-007 50
25
  1 M 806-010 25
32
  1¼ M 806-012 10
40
 1½ M 806-015 10
 50 2
 M 806-020 5
 65  2½  M 806-025 1
 80  3  M 806-030 1
 100  4  M 806-040 1
 150  6  M 806-060 1
 200  8  M 806-080  1
20 × 15
  ¾ x ½  M 806-101  50
25 × 15  1 x ½  M 806-130  25
 25 × 20  1 x ¾  M 806-131  25

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M 817-005
 100
20
 ¾
 M 817-007 50
25
  1 M 817-010 25
32
  1¼ M 817-012
40
 1½ M 817-015
 50 2
 M 817-020

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15 x 15
½ x ½
 M 806-005 B
 100
20 x 20
 ¾ x ¾
 M 806-007 B 75
20 x 15
 ¾ x ½ M 806-101 B 100

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M 829-005
 100
20
 ¾
 M 829-007 50
25
  1 M 829-010 25
32
  1¼ M 829-012 10
40
 1½ M 829-015 10
 50 2
 M 829-020 10
 65  2½  M 829-025 5
 80  3  M 829-030 5
 100  4  M 829-040 1
 150  6  M 829-060 1
 200  8  M 829-080 1

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
50 x 40
 2 x 1 ½ M 829-251
65 x 50 2 ½ x 2 M 829-292
80 x 50 3 x 2 M 829-338
80 x 65 3 x 2 ½ M 829-339
100 x 65 4 x 2 ½ M 829-421
100 x 80 4 x 3 M 829-422

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M 835-005
 100
20
 ¾
 M 835-007 100
25
  1 M 835-010 50
32
  1¼ M 835-012
40
 1½ M 835-015
 50 2
 M 835-020
 65  2½  M 835-025
 80  3  M 835-030
 100  4  M 835-040

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M 835-005B
 100
20
 ¾
 M 835-007B 100
25
  1 M 835-010B 50
32
  1¼ M 835-012B 40
40
 1½ M 835-015B 30
 50 2
M 835-020B 15
20  x 15 ¾ x ½ M 835-101B 100
25 x 15 1 x ½ M 835-130B

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M 836-005
 100
20
 ¾
 M 836-007 100
25
  1 M 836-010 50
32
  1¼ M 836-012 10
40
 1½ M 836-015 10
 50 2
M 836-020 5
 65  2½ M 836-025 5
 80  3 M 836-030 5
 100  4 M 836-040 6
 20 x 15  ¾ x ½  M 836-101  25

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M 836-005B
 250
20
 ¾
 M 836-007B 150
25
  1 M 836-010B 100
32
  1¼ M 836-012B 50
40
 1½ M 836-015B 40
 50 2
M 836-020B 20
 20 x 15  ¾ x ½  M 836-101B 150

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 M  854-005 As required
20
 ¾
 M  854-007 As required
25
  1 M  854-010 As required
32
  1¼ M  854-012 As required
40
 1½ M  854-015 As required
 50 2
M  854-020 As required
 65  2½ M  854-025 As required
 80  3 M  854-030 As required
 100  4 M  854-040 As required
 150  6 M  854-060 As required
 200  8 M  854-080 As required

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 847-005
 100
20
 ¾
 847-007 100
25
  1 847-010 50
32
  1¼ 847-012 25
40
 1½ 847-015 10
 50 2
847-020 10

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
15
½
  * 897-005
20
 ¾
 * 897-007
25
  1 * 897-010
32
  1¼ * 897-012
40
 1½ * 897-015
 50 2
* 897-020
 65 2½   * 897-025 
 80  3  * 897-030
 100  4  * 897-040
 150  6  * 897-060

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
20 x 15
 ¾ x½ M 837-101 100
25 x 15 1 x ½ M 837-130 50
25 x 20 1x ¾ M 837-131 50
32 x 15 1¼ x ½ M 837-166 50
32 x 20 1¼ x ¾ M 837-167 25
32 x 25 1¼ x 1 M 837-168 25
40 x 15 1½ x ½ M 837-209 25
40 x 20 1½ x ¾ M 837-210 25
40 x 25 1½ x 1 M 837-211 25
 40 x 32
 1½  x 1¼ M 837-212 25
 50 x 15
 2 x ½  M 837-247  10
 50 x 20
  2 x ¾ M 837-248  10
 50 x 25
  2 x 1 M 837-249  10
 50 x 32
  2 x 1¼ M 837-250  10
 50 x 40
 2 x 1½  M 837-251  10
 65 x 32
 2½ x 1¼ M 837-290  5
 65 x 40
 2½ x 1½ M 837-291  5
 65 x 50
 2½ x 2 M 837-292  5
 80 x50 3 x 2 M 837-338  5
80 x 65
 3 x 2½ M 837-339  5
 100 x 50
 4 x 2 M 837-420  5
100 x 65
 4 x 2½ M 837-421  5
100 x 80
 4 x 3 M 837-422  5
150 x 100
 6 x 4 M 837-532  1
 200 x 150 8 x 6 M 837-585  1

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
80 3 M  856-030
100 4 M  856-040

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
80 3 M  853-030
100 4 M  853-040

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
80 3 M  851-030
100 4 M  851-040

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
Std Pkg
Case
15
½
 *  PVC 9120 100
20
 ¾
 *  PVC 9340 100
25
  1 *  PVC 9100 100
32
  1¼ *  PVC 9105 50
40
 1½ *  PVC 9106 50
 50 2
*  PVC 9200 50

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
150 6 * 835-060
200 8 * 835-080

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
150 6 * 836-060

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
250 10 * 854-100
300 12 * 854-120

Size(in)
Size(mm)
Part No
65
2½
 * 847-025
80 3 * 847-030
100 4 * 847-040
150 6 * 847-060
200 8 * 847-080
250 10 * 847-100
300 12 * 847-120

Adhesive

AS PER ASTM D-2564
  Part No. Std Pkg Case  
MEDIUM BODIED PVC 705
50ML *50 750 48
118ML *118 750 24
237ML *237 750 24
473ML *473 750 12
946ML *946 750 12

AS PER ASTM D-2564
  Part No. Std Pkg Case  
HEAVY BODIED PVC 717
118 ML *118 717 24
237 ML *237 717 24
473 ML *473 717 12
946 ML *946 717 12

AS PER ASTM D-2564
  Part No. Std Pkg Case  
PRIMER P 70
118ML *1205 24
237ML *1206 24
473ML *1207 12
946ML *1208 01

Guideline

  • Installation Guide

Installation Guide

Aquarius

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

•   Observe all safety precautions.

•   Systems should be installed in a good and workmanlike manner consistent with normal industry standards and in conformance with all local plumbing, fire and building code requirements. Failure to follow proper installation practices, procedures or techniques can result in system failure, property damage or personal injury.

•   Pipes and fittings should be used for their intended purpose as defined by local plumbing and building codes and the applicable ASTM standards.

•   Follow manufacturers’ instructions for all related products.

1.   CUT PIPE :  • Cut pipe square.  As joints are sealed at the base of the fitting socket. An angled cut may result in joint failure.
• Acceptable tools include miter saw, mechanical cut off saw or wheel cutter. Wheel type cutters must employ a blade designed for plastics.

2.   REMOVE BURR AND BEVEL :  • Remove all  burr from inside and outside of pipe with a knife-edge, file, or deburring tool. Chamfer(bevel) the end of the pipe 10° -15°

    CLEAN :  • Remove surface dirt, grease, or moisture with a clean dry cloth.

3.   DRY FIT :  • With light pressure, pipe should go one third to one half of the way into the fitting socket. Pipes and fittings that are too tight or too loose should not be used.

4.   APPLICATOR :  • Use an applicator that is one half the pipe diameter.   • Too large an applicator will force excessive cement into the inside of small diameter fittings. Too small an applicator will not apply sufficient cement to large diameter systems.

5.   CEMENT : Apply a full even layer of cement to the outside of a pipe and medium layer of cement to the inside of a fitting.

6.   JOIN PIPE AND FITTINGS :  • Assemble pipe and fitting socket till it contacts socket bottom. Give pipe a quarter turn. Hold pipe and fitting together until the pipe does not back out.
• Remove excessive cement from the exterior A properly made joint will show a continuous bead of cement around the perimeter.


N.B : Primers must be used in solvent cement joints of uPVC plastic pipe and fittings for size above2".

UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION

uPVC pipes and fittings can be installed underground, since these piping systems are flexible systems,proper attention should be given to burial condition. The stiffness of the piping system is affected by sidewall support, soil compaction, and the condition of the trench, trench bottoms should be smooth and regular in either undisturbed soil or a layer of compacted backfill. Pipe must lie evenly on this surface throughout the entire length of its barrel, Excavation, bedding and backfill should be in accordance with the provision of the local Plumbing Code having jurisdiction.

TRENCHING

The following trenching and burial procedures should be used to protect the piping systems.

1. The trench should be excavated to ensure the sides will be stable under all working conditions.

2. The trench should be wide enugh to provide adequate room for the following :

A.   Jointing  the pipe in the trench.

B.   Snacking the pipe from side  or side to Compensate for expansion and Contraction

C.   Filling and compacting  the side fills.

       The space between the pipe and trench wall must be wider than the compaction equipment used in the compaction  of the backfill. Minimum width  shall not be less than  the backfil.Minimum  width  shall not be less than  the greater of either the pipe outside diameter times 1.25  plus 12 inches.Trench width may be different if approved by the design engineer.

3. The trench bottom should be smooth, free of rocks and debris, continuous and provide uniform support. If ledge rock, harden or large boulders are encountered, the trench bottom should be padded with bedding of compacted granular material to a thickness should be installed as required by the engineer.

4. Trench depth is determined by the pipe’s service requirements. Plastic pipe should always be installed at least below the frost level. The minimum cover for lines subject to heavy overhead traffic is 24 inches.

5. A smooth, trench bottom is necessary to support the pipe over its entire length on firm stable material. Blocking should be used charge pipe grade or to intermittently support pipe over low sections in the trench. 

Technical Details

  • Thermal Expansion and Contraction
  • Support Spacing

Thermal Expansion and Contraction

EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF uPVC PIPE

uPVC pipes, like other piping materials, undergo length changes as a result of temperature variations above and below the installation temperature. They or iron pipe. The extent of the expansion - expansion of piping material. The length of pipe between directional changes, and the temperature differential.

The coefficient of thermal expansion (Y) for uPVC is 3.1 × 10-5 in./in./Fº.

There are several ways to compensate for expansion and contraction. The most common methods are :

1. Expansion loops which consist of pipe and 90º elbows

2. Piston type expansion joints*

3. Flexible bends*

4. Bellows and rubber expansion joints*

*  The manufacturers of these devices should be contacted to determine the suitability of their products for the specific application.

Expansion loops are a simple and convenient way to compensate for expansion and contraction when there is suffcient space for the loop in the piping system. A typical expansion loop design is shown below.

The length of leg "R" can be determined by using the following formula to ensure that iis is long enough to absorb the expansion and contraction movement without damage. The length of leg"A" should be 1/2 the length of leg"R"

The amount of expansion or contraction can be calculated using the following formula :

         L = Y (T1 - T2)  ×  L

         L = Dimensional change due to thermal expansion or contraction (in.)

            Y = Expansion coefficient (in./in./ºF)

(T1 - T2) = Temperature differential between the installation temperature and the maximum of minimum system temperature, whichever privides the greatest differential (ºF).

           L = Length of pipe run between changes in direction (ft)

           R = 1.44 
           R = Expansion loop leg length (ft)
           D = Nominal outside diameter of pipe (in). (See table below.)
        L = Dimensional change due to thermal expansion or contraction (in.)

When installing the expansion loop. no rigid or restraining supports should be placed within the leg lengths of the loop. The loop should be installed as closely as possible to the mid-point between anchors. Piping support guides should restrict lateral movement and direct axial movement into the loop. lastly, the pipe and fittings should be solvent cemented together, rather than using threaded connections.

Compensation for expansion and contraction in underground application is normally achieved by snaking the pipe in the trench. Proper trenching and burial procedures must be followed to protect the piping system.

The table below shows recommended offsets and loop lengths for piping up to 2½" nominal size.

Support Spacing

SUPPORT SPACING FOR uPVC PIPE
SUPPORT AND SPACING
Adequate supports for any piping system is a matter of great importance. in practice, support spacings are a function of pipe size operating temperatures, the location of heavy valves of fittings and the mechanical properties of the pipe material,

To ensure the satisfactory operation of a ASTRAL Aquarius uPVC piping system, the location and type of hangers should be carefully considered. Hangers should not compress, distort, cut or abrade the piping.

All piping should be supported with an approved hanger at intervals sufficiently close to maintain correct pipe alignment and to prevent sagging or geade reversal. Pipe alignment and to prevent sagging or branch branch ends and at all changes of direction. Support trap arms as close as possible to the trap. In keeping with good plumbing practices support and brace all closet bends and fasten closet flanges.

(1) Concentrated loads should be supported directly so as to eliminate high stress concentrations. Should this be impractical then the pipe must be supported immediately adjacent to the load.

(2) In systems where large fluctuations in temperature occur, allowances must be made for expansion and contraction of the piping system. Since changes in direction in the system are usually sufficient to allow for expansion and contraction hangers must be placed so as not to restrict this movement.

(3) Since plastic pipe expands or contracts approximately five times greater than those of steel, hangers should not restrict this movement.

(4) Hangers should provide as much bearing surface as possible. To prevent damage to the pipe, file smooth any sharp edges of burrs on the hangers or supports.

(5) Support spacing for horizontal piping systems is determined by the maximum operating temperature the system will encounter. The piping should be supported on uniform centers with supports that do not restrict the axial movement.

(6) For vertical lines, it is recommended that an engineer should design the vertical supports engineer should design the vertical load involved.

Advantage

1. Strong and Light Weight
PVC's abrasion resistance, light weight, good mechanical strength and toughness are key technical advantages for its use in building and construction applications.

2. Easy to Install
PVC can be cut, shaped, welded and joined easily in a variety of styles.

3. Fire Resistant
PVC is inherently difficult to ignite and stops burning once the source of heat is removed. Compared to its common plastic alternatives PVC performs better in terms of lower combustibility, flammability, flame propagation and heat release. Newly developed advantages in terms of lower acid emissions, smoke generation and enhanced fire resistance.

4. Durable
PVC is resistant to weathering, chemical rotting, corrosion, shock and abrasion, it is therefore the preferred choice for a range of customers for many different long-life and outdoor products. In fact, medium and long term applications account for some 85 percent of PVC production in the building and construction sector. PVC building products are lighter than those made of concrete, iron or steel. This requires less fuel and generates fewer emissions during transportation. They are also durable, so frequent replacement is not required.

5. Cost - Effective
PVC has been a popular material for construction applications for decades due to its physical and technical properties which provide excellent cost-performance advantages. As a material it is very competitive in terms of price, this value is also enhanced by the properties such as its durability, lifespan and low maintenance.

6. Enviromental Impact
In lifecycle analyses and independent studies, PVC's environmental impact has been found to be favourable when compared with other manufactured materials used for construction. It is comparatively low in its energy and resource use during production, as well as in conversion to finished products.

7. Good Iinsulator
PVC does not conduct electricity Astral Aquarius is a non conductor of electricity so it makes the plumbing system safe when working with electrical tools or equipments SAFE MATERIAL Astral Aquarius is non-toxic Astral Aquarius is lead free which makes it a safe material for potable water. It is also the world's most researched and thoroughly tested plastic PVC meets all international standards for safety and health for both the products and applications for which it is used.

8. Versatile
The physical properties of PVC allow designers a high degree of freedom when designing new products and developing solutions where PVC acts as a replacement or refurbishment material.

Faq's

1. Why Lead Free?
Lead is a metal with no known biological benefit to humans. Too much lead can damage various systems of the body including the nervous and reproductive systems and the kidneys, and it can cause high blood pressure and anemia. Lead accumulates in the bones and lead poisoning may be diagnosed from a blue line around the gums. Lead is especially harmful to the developing brains of fetuses and young children and to pregnant women. Lead interferes with the metabolism of calcium and Vitamins D. High blood lead levels in children can cause consequences which may be irreversible including learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and mental retardation. At very high levels, lead can cause convulsions, coma and death. Lead can be dissolved in water when lead pipes are used for transportation of water. So use of such pipes may be harmful to human being. Hence lead free plumbing system is most favoured for potable water transportation.
2. What is the expected life of a ASTRAL Aquarius System?
Astral Aquarius PVC system design & standards incorporate significant engineering safety factors which should translate to a long service life Astral Aquarius System have a design service life of 50 years.


Astral Aquarius System is not susceptible to corrosion, scale build up or electrolysis in areas where water, solid and / or atmospheric conditions are aggressive.


Astral firmly believes that our system will provide a service life as long or longer than alternative materials on the market.
3. Will Astral Aquarius save me money?
Yes, As a professional, you will quickly realize that PVC can be installed at least 25% more quickly than metal systems. Financial savings are also realized with regard to lower tool costs and insurance advantage. Even considering the frequent rise and fall of the metal price structure, PVC offers a continuing materials cost advantage, as much as a full 50-60 % material savings today.
4. Will Astral Aquarius System offer a financial advantage to owners in terms of utilities expense?
Yes, the thermal conductivity of a metal system is 2500 times that of a PVC system. The improved insulating characteristics associated with PVC can generate long-term saving for energy conscious homeowner or tenant Astral Aquarius will hold the temperature of water for a much longer period of time than metal tubing.
5. Must I use plastic insulators wherever PVC passes through a stud?
Technically, no such provision need be make when passing through wood stud. When passing through metal studs some form of protection must be used to protect the pipe from abrasion and to prevent noise. This protection may come from plastic insulation rubber grommets, pipe insulation or similar.
6. Should specific type of Primers and solvent cements be used on PVC system?
Astral always recommends use of solvent cement which is specifically manufactured to meet the requirements of ASTM D 2564. All purpose cements should not be utilized. Primers manufactured for PVC pipe is acceptable. For more details, refer installation procedure of this manual.
7. I have 'been told that PVC tubing ends may split during installation. Why should this occur? How can these cracks be prevented?
Most cracks are initiated by rough handling. This handling can occur during transportation, while being inventoried at the wholesaler, or while on the job sight Also, Fine cracks can be caused by cutting the pipe with dull or damaged ratchet cutters.

The vast majority cracks occur during colder weather months when temperatures are below 10° C, PVC like most other plastics such as PP, PEX, CPVC, may become somewhat brittle and should be handled more carefully.

To reduce problems resulting from cracked product, several measures can be initiated:


  1. Educate your installers make them aware of the potential problems and instruct them to handle PVC in a appropriate way.
  2. Use a saw or circular tubing cutter with a plastic tubing blade to cut your pipe to length.
  3. Inspect pipe ends thoroughly prior to making a joint. Should a crack be evident, cut off any split portion before proceeding.
  4. During cold weather, gripping the tubing highly around the area to be cut for about 10 seconds prior to making the cut will warm the tubing and reduce possible problems.
8. What about health, safety and fire toxicity issues?
Tests performed at respected universities and independent laboratories confirm that PVC is superior to metal systems in terms of water quality effects and "no more toxic than wood" in fire.


Astral Aquarius PVC system is manufactured from compound which is lead free and hence most favoured system in terms of health and safety. LOI of PVC is 45, which means PVC is not reality burnable in atmosphere. Once the burning source is removed, It stops burning.
9. Is Astral Aquarius resistant to U.V. exposure?
- Effect of U.V. On polymers

"U.V. acts as a strong catalyst for the oxidations process which breaks down the polymer chains, leading weakness in the pipes & fittings and to loss of hydrostatic strength." Above effect is very much possible with materials like PP & PE.


But for PVC main process is dehydrochlorination not Oxidation. This dehydrochlorination does not break down the polymer chains to any significant extent after outdoor exposure, being mainly limited to a surface discoloration effect only.


There is a loss of Impact resistance due to impact modifiers losing efficiency.


This may even result in increased modulas.


There is no significant loss in stress bearing capacity Impact resistance mainly an Installation issue (before any U.V. exposure)


Still if a portion of the piping system will be left exposed to U.V. light, a standard grate of exterior, latex paint (water base) will protect the pipe adequately.
10. # Is it possible to use Astral Aquarius System at temperature around 10-15°C?

Practically, Yes. It is very much possible to use Astral Aquarius at a temperature around 10 - 15°C. Normal temperature range of PVC compound material is 23°C to 60 DC. As Temperature decrease beyond 23°C, PVC becomes brittle like any other thermoplastic material. So its impact properties decrease as temperature decrease but there is no reduction in hydrostatic strength of material at lower temperatures so it can be used at lower temperatures but very sound engineering design considerations required at a such low temperatures to eliminate water hammers & impact issues.
11. What about the noise emissions compare to metallic system?
The tendency of sound is to travel in the material with fastest possible velocity.


This means in metal system, the sound travels metal because the velocity of sound in metal is higher than that of in water and create noise emissions. While in PVC system, noise will travel in water because the velocity of sound in water is higher than that of in PVC. So PVC systems are as quiet as physically possible.
12. What about scale buildup?
Scale build up is a function of the roughness of the pipe, as measured by the Hazen - Williams "C" factor, used in the Hazen - Williams formulas for calculating friction head losses in piping system.


Higher value for C - Less friction,

- Less head loss.

with metal systems, Once corrosion starts "C" factor will greatly reduced which result in head loss and scale build up With Astral Aquarius PVC, there is no corrosion and hence scale build up is inhibited.
13. Since PVC is IPS (Iron Pipe Size) and CPVC is CTS (Copper Tube Size) So how can we connect it ?
We have other CPVC brand known as Astral FlowGuard. CPVC pipes available from ½” to 2" (Copper Tube Size). You can easily join Astral Aquarius PVC pipe (Iron Pipe Size) with Astral Flow Guard CPVC pipe (CTS) with suitable Transition fittings. Transition of CTS to IPS or IPS to CTS is easily possible with our one step solvent cement.