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. AC pipes were cheaper and logistically more versatile for supply to mains infrastructure projects than were terracotta or concrete.
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.
