Electrofusion Reducer Fittings

An electrofusion reducer fitting is used to join two lengths of poly pipe that are of different diameters. Electrofusion reducer fittings are also used to join a long spigot fitting to a piece of pipe, where one of them is larger or smaller diameter than the other. With a size range from 25 x 20 mm to 180-125 mm, electrofusion reducing fittings come in SDR 11 (which also suits SDR 13.6 & SDR 17). SDR 11 and SDR 13.6, and SDR 17 electrofusion reducers are rated to PN16 water and 1000 kPa gas. Electrofusion reducing fittings are made from PE100 material with a precisely moulded energising coil of wire, ensuring uniform melting for a strong electrofusion joint and the minimisation of welding and cooling times. Reducer electrofusion fittings are suitable for use for HDPE pipe, and welded with an electrofusion pressure welder. Electrofusion reducer PE fittings may also be known as an electrofusion reducer joiners or EF reducer pipe joiners. Electrofusion reducing fitting sizes available:

• 25 x 20 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.2520).
• 32 x 20 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.3220).
• 32 x 25 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.3225).
• 40 x 32 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.4032).
• 50 x 32 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.5032).
• 50 x 40 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.5040).
• 63 x 32 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.6332).
• 63 x 40 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.6340).
• 63 x 50 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.6350).
• 75 x 63 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.7563).
• 90 x 63 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.9063).
• 110 x 63 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.1163).
• 110 x 90 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.1190).
• 125 x 63 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.1263).
• 125 x 90 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.1290).
• 125 x 110 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.1211).
• 160 x 90 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.1690).
• 160 x 110 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.1611).
• 180 x 125 mm electrofusion reducer fitting (2034.1812).

Training for Plumbers – Electrofusion Jointing for HDPE pressure and drainage pipes As with welding carried out on any material used for engineering purposes, fusion welding of polyethylene (HDPE) for plumbing and drainage pipe systems is a skilled operation which must be carried out by suitably trained and certified tradespersons. Training and accreditation is mandatory for plumbers under the Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) as both AS/NZS 3500.1 Plumbing and drainage – Water services and AS/NZS 3500.2 Plumbing and drainage – Sanitary plumbing and drainage contain references to AS/NZS 2033 Installation of polyethylene pipe systems.  AS/NZS 2033 Clause 4.2 Fusion Jointing specifies “Only trained and certified operators shall carry out fusion jointing”. Acu-Tech facilitates Nationally Accredited training courses covering fusion welding procedures through Polyweld Tech Academy which is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).