Guidelines to decide the size of Preventive Anti-termite Reticulation Pipe to be installed. 14mm, 17mm, or 19mm?

 The most frequently asked question by our customers is about what size pipe should they install on their site. Often there is a lot of confusion about this due to the various sizes available in the market. Then there are questions whether the performance of the pipes will vary with its size? Will it affect the way the medicine is dispensed on site?

TermiPore has very easy answers to these questions, explained in a very simple way.

 

We manufacture pipes of various sizes against client order. However, for preventive anti-termite system, after many experiments to optimize performance, results & investment we decided to manufacture pipes of 3 standard sizes (as illustrated in Image 1):

- 14mm with orange line – TP095145 (along with soil treatment & at ground/plinth level)

- 17mm with green line - TP125175 (below tiles)

- 19mm with red line – TP125195(premium pipe – preferred by some clients for some very premium sites)

As you are already aware, our system includes all the necessary accessories and fittings, for all the pipe sizes.

 Very obviously, 14, 17 and 19 represent the size or the diameter of TermiPore Reticulation Pipes. Clients often ask for 12mm or smaller pipes. They are typically used for agriculture & irrigation use. We make these sizes on orders, however, for termite prevention, we recommend our standard 14mm 17,mm or 19 mm sizes.

 Also, please note, that these are simple guidelines to help you make quick decision. They are not strict rules. You can decide to use any pipe at any stage of construction, based on your preference. This will not compromise the performance of pipes, durability & injection. The main difference will be in the quantity of termiticide used and the flow rate/speed of injection. All our pipes are made from specially developed elastomeric compound raw material, specifically for underground reticulation use that offers tensile strength, long-life & no blockage. Furthermore, our product is lab-tested for many parameters and all our products undergo a strict quality control procedure before dispatch.

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With Soil Treatment & At Ground/Plinth Level : 17 mm Pipe With Green Line – TP125175

 

When you want to install preventive anti-termite reticulation system at ground/plinth level, or along with soil treatment, we suggest the pipe with a larger diameter, i.e. our 17mm pipe with green line, as can be seen in Image 2. 

As discussed in a past blog,

https://issuu.com/termiporepipes/docs/installation_presentation_final_file_ready.pptx TermiPore can be installed before, during as well as after construction. The process of installation is also explained at:

https://termipore246357195.wordpress.com/2022/03/10/how-to-install-anti-termite-reticulation-pipes/

 

Taking forward the discussion on clarity on selectin of pipe size; when you do soil treatment, we suggest that you also install Preventive Termite Reticulation System, before you begin construction. This will give you a permanent opportunity to fortify your property against termites entering your premises through cracks in dried soil under the ground, in future. Soil treatment is possible only once, before construction. There is no way to insert termiticides under the ground, after construction. However, if you make a very tiny investment of installing a reticulation system along with soil treatment, then you can inject termiticide at required intervals. In the initial stage, say for about 3-4 years, it is recommended to inject termiticides every year, since a lot of material comes on site during construction and later for interior decoration. Thereafter you can inject termiticides every 2-3 yrs, depending on the termite infestation in the area. This will ensure that termites can never weaken or damage your foundation, as the building gets old. 

We also recommend the same size of 17mm pipe, when you install the system at ground/plinth level, before raising construction above ground. Under both scenarios, the termiticide will be absorbed by the soil, and you will need to inject higher quantity of medicine, as compared to when you install between the floor & tiles. Pipe with a wider diameter will help to inject termiticides in lesser time, furthermore the 17mm pipe has 50 to 80 micro-holes per meter length and gives a flow of 10-15 litres per hour at a pressure of 0.25 Kg/cm².

 

Below Tiles: TermiPore 14 mm Pipe With Orange Line - TP095145

When you want to install TermiPore Reticulation System below tiles where the space is comparatively less, you can opt for our 14mm pipe with orange line, as can be seen in Image 3. The low diameter helps to cover longer distance at medium flow rate with 40-70 micro-holes per meter length, giving a flow rate of 7 – 12 litres per hour at a pressure of 0.25 Kg/cm².

TermiPore Premium 19mm Pipe With Red Like - TP125195

 

At some very large sites, many of our clients prefer this premium 19mm pipe, as they need a pipe with higher thickness, higher weight bearing capacity & high consistency flow. For such use, TermiPore offers 19mm pipes that has 60-100 micro-holes per meter length and gives a flow rate of 10-15 litres per hour at a pressure of 0.25 Kg/cm².

 

A comparison summary of the 3 pipes is illustrated in Table 1.

To place your order, or to get more technical details, contact us at:

marketing@termipore.com  / +91-63592-92525                                

or visit:  www.termipore.com