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ASTM F2164-02(2007)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Practice for Field Leak Testing of Polyethylene (PE) and Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Piping Systems Using Hydrostatic Pressure

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1.1 This practice provides information on apparatus, safety, pre-test preparation, and procedures for conducting field tests of polyethylene pressure piping systems by filling with a liquid and applying pressure to determine if leaks exist in the system.

1.2 This practice does not address leak testing using a pressurized gas (pneumatic testing). For safety reasons, some manufacturers prohibit or restrict pneumatic pressure testing of their products. Failure during a pressure leak test can be explosive, violent, and dangerous, especially if a compressed gas is used. In a compressed gas test, both the pressure stress on the system and the energy used to compress the gas are released at a failure. Contact component manufacturers for information about testing with gas under pressure.

1.3 This practice does not apply to leak testing of non-pressure, gravity-flow, negative pressure (vacuum), or non-thermoplastic piping systems. For field-testing of plastic gravity flow sewer lines, see Test Method F 1417.

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The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Additional safety information is presented in Section and throughout this standard.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F2164
Publication Date Aug. 1, 2007
Language en - English
Page Count 5
Revision Level 02(2007)
Supercedes
Committee F17.40
Publish Date Document Id Type View
July 1, 2021 F2164-21 Revision
Aug. 1, 2018 F2164-18 Revision
April 1, 2013 F2164-13 Revision
Dec. 1, 2010 F2164-10E01 Revision
Dec. 1, 2010 F2164-10 Revision
Jan. 10, 2002 F2164-02 Revision
Aug. 1, 2007 F2164-02R07 Reaffirmation