Wet tapping is the process of connecting new pipe to an existing pipe installation without having to interrupt the service at any point. … In most installations, a tapping sleeve is used to cover the existing pipe that is about to be tapped and have new pipe added on to it.

What is a water tap in construction?

The water line tap is the valve that connects the homeowner’s pipe to the city water main, all properties with running water must have a water main tap to receive water. When installing a water main, the tap allows the homeowner to connect a new water line service without affecting the surrounding neighbor’s water.

What is a wet connect?

Wet connections consist of isolating sections of pipe to be connected with installed valves, draining the isolated sections, and completing the connections. … Pipe shall conform to requirements of applicable portions of Sections 02610 through 02630.