8.9 Procedure for water Test for G.R.P, uPVC Pipes Complete the granular bedding up to the soffit ofthe pipeline. Fix stoppers end plage both at the upstream and downstream with two pipes 14° dia, the upstream will be “air release pipe’, while the downstream one will act as ‘ling pipe. Fillthe line from downstream pipe Filling pipe) Keep the Air Release Pipe open to release the air ‘When water starts coming from the Air Release Pipe, the pipe will be closed. ‘A pump willbe fixed at the downstream end, fitted with @ gauge and pressure applied equivalent to Sm of water head or depth to invert plus 1.0m whichever is greater. Measure the head atthe down steam end. ‘The pressure will be maintained for a petiod of 30 minutes if there is any drop in pressure, wate will be added from a measuring vessel at 10 minutes intervals. A record willbe kept ofthe quantity of water added. ‘The added quantity of water should not exceed 1 liter per day per millimeter of nominal internal diameter, per kilometer of pipe. Pipelines will be tested in length between manholes to manhole.