The SO POP program, the completion of which is scheduled for the first half of 1, is located in a booming economic district. This new office building, with its iconic, rounded architecture, is built on the former Citroën head office. The Tertiary division of SPIE Industrie & Tertiaire was selected by the real estate company COVIVIO, a European real estate operator, to carry out the HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), plumbing, strong currents, weak currents and technical management of the building on this site. .
“More than 4.000 Wavin Tigris M5 fittings and around 5.000 m of multilayer pipes supply the hydrodistribution networks of these future offices. With so many fittings to install, the ACOUSTIC LEAK ALERT technology of the Tigris M5 saves us considerable time on the site and avoids unpleasant surprises when filling it with water. " explains Yvan Maurouard - SPIE Industrie & Tertiaire Project Coordinator.
On the SO POP site, SPIE Industrie & Tertiaire provides COVIVIO with a global solution in climatic and electrical engineering to simplify technical and organizational decisions, and streamline the teams' intervention phases. Yvan Maurouard - SPIE Industry & Tertiary Major Project Worksite Coordinator - organizes and orchestrates the progress of all the trades on this worksite (around a hundred people in total). He explains why he chose Wavin solutions for the hydrodistribution network on this site.
“I learned about Wavin solutions through various experiences on other sites. I obviously installed a lot of other fittings but Tigris M5 is really different. On the new SO POP program with 7 floors and more than 32.000 m², we have to install around 5.000 m of multilayer pipes and over 4.000 fittings. The number of press fittings is considerable and we only have one water point in the columns on site. The visual cues and the sound detection of leaks with whistling in the air of the new Wavin Tigris M5 fittings prevent us from major damage in the event of forgetting to crimp when filling the network. This is very practical on a large site like SO POP because it is difficult to check each crimp one by one. It is a very important time saving. In addition, the Wavin multilayer pipes we have used are insensitive to corrosion and have extremely smooth walls which prevent lime deposits. These Wavin solutions allow us to offer the customer a durable and efficient network thanks to a reliable and long-lasting installation.
We also benefit from very good project monitoring. The Wavin salesperson remains very available and provides us with solutions very quickly. This is important for a site like SO POP where we have a lot of fittings to install. We have also received training from the Wavin teams in order to explain all the best practices for a perfect fitting of the fittings. This training allowed us to answer questions from employees who were not necessarily familiar with the product and to show them how to properly inspect a fitting visually before crimping. "
Tigris M5, a global innovation
The Wavin Tigris M5 fitting is one of the latest and most significant innovations in terms of securing sanitary facilities. Its particularity: to be the only fitting in the world equipped with an integrated acoustic leak detection system.
Developed to meet the needs of installers, the Tigris M5 offers high reliability of connections to minimize the risk of leaks. For this, it is equipped with ACOUSTIC LEAK ALERT technology which, in the event of a non-crimped connection, emits a whistling sound during a pre-reception test carried out in air. This 80 db whistle makes it easier to locate leaks, saving precious time on the job site.
Another advantage is that the use of air during the tests allows the installation to be kept out of water, avoiding any damage due to frost on unheated sites during the winter period. In addition, the absence of water in the circuits makes it possible to avoid any prolonged stagnation before acceptance of the structure, thus reducing the risk of the development of legionella.
And for even more safety when entering the water, the Tigris M5 benefits from the DEFINED LEAK system. The latter allows the identification of any residual non-crimped fittings thanks to a visible stream of water from 2,5 bars of pressure.
The Tigris M5 fitting is a true concentrate of technologies which has many other advantages intended to facilitate the work of installers and to ensure them quality connections. This is evidenced by the IN4SURE technology which makes the tube visible at 360 ° at the end of its fitting. Clever window on the perfectly fitted tube, it allows it to be crimped with confidence. The EASYFIT patented hexagonal head also makes it easier to fit the fitting onto the tube in order to reduce the arduous nature of the work.
Designed to offer optimal hydraulic performance, the Wavin Tigris M5 fitting is equipped with the OPTI FLOW system which provides a large passage section for improved water flow. Pressure losses are reduced to provide the network with its full performance.
Finally, with Tigris M5 fittings, there is no need to acquire new tools. With the MULTI JAW process, the profiles of the U, Up, H, TH and B crimping pliers are perfectly compatible and guarantee secure connections.