Asbestos cement sewer pipes and couplings
Description
Standard pipe lengths were 13’ (3970mm).
Usually dipped in a bituminous coating which provided a black or dark colour.
Refer below for coupling range and installation diagrams.
Supply dominated by Hardie’s in Australia.
Brands/products
- Fibrolite
- Supertite
Years of production/use
Prior to 1990
Residential uses
All potential residential applications for sewers
Industrial uses
All potential industrial applications for sewers
Be aware
Before commencing work with identified AC pipes in-situ, refer to: Asbestos-Cement Water and Sewer Pipe Management Guidelines.
