Rated to 16 bar for water and 10 bar for gas, this Profec 40 mm PE100 electrofusion socket is an SDR11-class fitting designed for permanent, leak-free joints in pool plant rooms, underground supply lines, and gas distribution networks. Welding is performed at 24 V AC via standard electrofusion control units, producing a molecularly fused connection that matches the strength of the parent pipe. DVGW certification confirms compliance with rigorous European approval requirements for both water and gas service.<\/p>\n
Embedded resistance coils inside the socket carry the 24 V AC welding current, generating localised heat exactly at the pipe-to-fitting interface. The melted polyethylene fuses on cooling to create a homogeneous, fully sealed joint \u2014 no open flame, no mechanical compression fittings, and no additional sealants required. This makes the technique well suited to confined plant-room spaces and to below-ground applications where access after installation is limited.<\/p>\n
Moulded from high-density PE100 polyethylene, the socket offers excellent resistance to chlorinated water, chemical dosing agents, and soil stress \u2014 all common in pool and utilities installations. The SDR11 wall-thickness class delivers a 16 bar water pressure rating and a 10 bar gas pressure rating, providing comfortable working margins over the typical 2\u20134 bar operating pressures of most pool circulation systems. The black pigmentation also provides UV stabilisation for above-ground temporary routing.<\/p>\n
DVGW approval (the leading German technical inspection standard widely recognised across Europe) means this socket has been independently tested for dimensional accuracy, joint integrity, and material quality. It connects directly to all 40 mm SDR11 PE100 pipes and is cross-compatible with the full Profec range of PE100 electrofusion fittings \u2014 elbows, tees, reducers, and caps \u2014 for complete system builds without mixing fitting grades.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"