Muddy conditions, water in the existing pipes, and limited time to complete connections meant that EF and butt welding were off the table for this trunkline variation in Queensland. We came through with a solution off the shelf – these Hawle System 2000 flange adaptors which are a total restraint mechanical solution. They enabled a drastic reduction in water shutdown times for major local businesses, cutting them down from 12+ hours to a mere 2 hours.