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Wet taps involve the process of connecting a new pipe to an existing pipe installation without having to interrupt the service at any point.

The process is different depending upon a number of different factors. 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.

The tapping valve will then be connected to the sleeve. Following the installation of the tapping valve, a tapping machine is connected that begins the tapping process.

The tapping machine is the heart and soul of successful wet tap operations. With most tapping machines, they include a shaft that is able to extend, giving access to the tapping valve through the sleeve.

A drill or shell cutter is used to cut through the side of the pipe, and larger taps are able to retain the portion of the pipe that is cut out, which is called the coupon.

The coupon measurements are important in order to ensure future pipe fittings can be appropriately applied to the installation.

Then, the tapping valve is closed, assuming that the effort has gone correctly and there are no issues with the wet tap.

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