The extremely high pressure inside the system means it would be dangerous for crews to attempt to work on it while in operation and traditional methods of repair require the system to be shut down, as water cannot flow through the pipe during time of repair. However, shutting down the entire system equates to service disruption for potentially thousands of homes, businesses, and critical infrastructures, like hospitals and emergency services. Additionally, system shutdown can lead to water contamination which leads to boil orders and loss of treated water.

Fortunately, Hydra-Stop’s line stopping solution, the HSF 250, enable crews to isolate the pipe requiring service without disrupting pressure upstream of the stop. Thanks to our line stop fitting solutions, utility providers can perform necessary maintenance or repair work without dealing with the risks and interruptions associated with shutting down an entire system.