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A housing development at Old Cantley near Doncaster featured a system to recycle all rainwater drained from the 311m? of roof area for re-use for toilet flushing, in the washing machine and more unusually in the dish washer. This was achieved through a specially designed collection and redistribution system centred round a 7,500 litre capacity Eco-Vat system from Polypipe Building Products. The GRP unit which is said to be totally resistant to corrosion, was buried in the rear garden of the house with only the plate-surface of the tubular 'conning' tower at lawn level to provide ready access to the internal plumbing and electrics. The lightweight qualities of GRP were said to be invaluable since there was only a very narrow gap between the house and fence. Drained rainwater is piped from the gutters to the underground storage tank, filtered and then taken up to a header tank.

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One of the UK's leading manufacturers of drainage, cable protection, sewerage and stormwater management solutions, Polypipe Civils, has doubled the production capacity for its Polystorm stormwater cell. The expansion at the company's Horncastle plant, will facilitate the production of a further 34,000m? cells. The company says the demand for modular cells within the stormwater management market is at an all time high. 'This move enables Polypipe Civils to maintain a consistency of supply and quality to its customers' it said. Polystorm cells, weighhing just 9kg, have a minimum compression strength of 40 tonnes per square metre and storage capacity of 190 litres.

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Providing an attenuation unit for absorbing rainwater, Polypipe Civils has supplied its Polystorm cells for a development of car dealerships in Lytham St Anne's. The cells were installed in areas surrounding the new car storage points, to provide access to the large outfall drain. Consisting of 1m by 0.5m by 0.4m individual cells, the product can be interlinked in any required configuration.

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Pumping stations and sewage treatment plants, supplied by Aquatek, have been developed to provide solutions for developers on sites where access to an existing sewer is restricted or unavailable. The packaged chamber and pumping stations are available in different sizes, to suit small or large applications, to lift surface water, wastewater or sewage uphill to reach an existing sewer.

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Specified for the Macclesfield Learning Zone is a surface water drainage and stormwater management solution from Polypipe Civils. A bespoke drainage system combining the company's Ridgidrain, Polystorm and Ridgisewer products was provided by the company for application underneath the playground area and next to the main road. Some 300m of Ridgidrain was supplied with structured wall pipes laid to receive the rainwater collected from the road and car park area. On the hardstanding area, 400m of Polystorm units were supplied for attenuation purposes. These units will capture and store rainwater before releasing it back into the drainage system. For divisions of sewers underneath the car park, 120m of Ridgisewer was installed.

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Specifically developed for areas which do not require any heavy loading, Polystorm Lite by Polypipe Civils can be applied underneath public open spaces or landscaped areas in commercial and residential developments. The cell can be utilised as a soakaway to control run off, and the modular format offers an alternative to a rubble filled or concrete soakaway. It is 2kg lighter than the standard Polystorm and can withstand a 40 tonne vertical load.

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On the Alloa Stirling Rail Link project, Polypipe Civils has supplied its Ridgidrain Advanced Drainage System. Running from Kincarine to Alloa, the new line will carry commuters as well as coal. The 150mm, 500mm and 900mm half perforated Ridgidrain pipe will be utilised for drainage. The pipe will run into a series of catchpits in various depths and outlet designs, stopping the overflow of rainwater. Catchpits were manufactured at the company's fabrication facility and delivered ready to install. They will be positioned at 30m intervals along the railway track.

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Ducting and drainage for two bypasses in the South of England - the Baldock in Hertfordshire and the Great Barford in Bedfordshire - has been supplied by Polypipe Civils. Some 4000m of Ridgidrain pipe and 23,000m of Ridgidrain Filter Drain have been installed at the Great Barford site. The latter assists in extracting silt and grit as well as reducing water logging. At Baldock, 26000m of Ridgidrain has been provided.

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Drainage products from Polypipe Civils have been selected to provide surface water drainage and electrical ducting at the new Doncaster Sports Complex. The company provided a tailored solution for the 15,000 seater stadium which is being built as a community facility, housing a number of educational and training facilities, as well as Doncaster Rovers, who will lease part of the building. Polypipe Civils supplied Rigidrain, which was selected for surface water drainage in sizes varying from 100mm to 300mm. Also 150mm Rigiduct was chosen for all on-site electrical applications.

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To help customers distinguish against units that could have been made from recycled plastics, Polypipe Building Products has changed the colour of its Polystorm units from black to grey. The company believes that for heavy loads the most appropriate material is prime polymer, which should now be easier to identify.

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With immediate effect, Polypipe Civils is changing the colour of its Polystorm units from black to grey. The change was due to black becoming a signifier for units being manufactured from recycled materials. The company believes that prime polymer, known for its performance properties, is the most appropriate product to fulfill the requirements of end use application. However, on lower load rated cells, used in non-trafficked applications, the company does use recycled plastics. The product consists of individual cells interlinked in any configuration required, giving greater flexibility in design. It has a minimum compression strength of 40 tonnes per square metre with a storage capacity of 190 litres.

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Geo Post, an international parcel delivery company, has had a complete drainage solution provided for its new development in Warrington by Polypipe Civils. Working alongside Barnfield Construction, the company's technical team provided advice and recommended a complete Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) for storm water attenuation. Polypipe Civils? Stormcheck Chambers were installed on the development in conjunction with large diameter Ridgidrain drainage pipes. The Stormcheck chamber is a prefabricated product, available in a choice of three designs - non bypass, automatic bypass and manual bypass. Sizes range from 1050mm to 1800mm.

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Incorporating a 1050mm sealed ring and double coupler, Polypipe Civils has introduced the Ridgidrain 1050mm sealed system. Weighing less than 6% of an equivalent sized concrete pipe, the new system is suitable for all nonpressure, surface and sub-surface water drainage applications. The company claims that it is strong and robust yet flexible, allowing it to withstand some ground movement without fracture. This new sealed system serves as an extension to Polypipe Civils? existing large diameter range, adding to the 750mm and 900mm versions already available. With the launch of the new seal and coupler, the company can now offer complete sealed Ridgidrain pipes in sizes from 150mm to 1050mm. Joint performance tests in accordance with BS EN 1277 have been carried out on both products.

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Addressing the issues of supplying ducting and drainage to market, a new production line is being installed at Polypipe Civils factory in Loughborough. This ?1 million line will address the rapid growth in demand for small diameter Rigiduct and Rigidrain piping. Also manufactured on the line are 100mm and 125mm Ridgiduct and 150mm, 225mm and 300mm Rigidrain.

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