- Ductile Iron pipe can be tapped either dry or under pressure by using conventional tapping equipment utilized by most contractors and water utilities1. Taps made directly into the pipe result in clean, sharp, strong threads, making tapping saddles unnecessary for small diameter taps1. Tests performed by the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association prove that 0.25" wall Ductile Iron pipe can be tapped with 3/4" or 1" service taps without using tapping saddles2.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.AMERICAN Ductile Iron pipe is readilytapped either dry or under pressure by using con-ventional tapping equipment utilized by most con-tractors and water utilities. Taps made directly into the pipe result inclean, sharp, strong threads, making tapping sad-dles unnecessary for small diameter taps.liberty.american-usa.com/SubmittalsPDF/ADIP/PD…Tests performed by the Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association prove that.25" wall Ductile Iron pipe can be tapped with 3/4" or 1" service taps without using tapping saddles. Tapping tests that were performed and the results of these tests are outlined below.www.uspipe.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/201…
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