Line Stopping is a vital solution for maintenance and repair works on water mains, allowing for seamless operation without any disruption to the customer’s supply.

Our expert team uses the Sarco Stopper line stopping machine, which is approved for use on Water Corporation assets and has proven its effectiveness through extensive use in the Perth Metropolitan Region and other regional locations.
With this innovative solution, we can:

• Eliminate the need for cut-ins, maintaining pipeline integrity and consumer supply
• Avoid potential backflow and contamination
• Ensure fire protection is never compromised
• Eliminate the need for draining or water loss
• Make immediate connections without the need for after-hours shutdowns
• Avoid any discolouration of water supply or the need for re-chlorination

Using the Hydrant Wizard System, the flow of water in the Main is not affected. A simple Golf Blade Saddle is fitted to the riser between the hydrant and the main, through which a small hole is drilled under pressure.

A mini Hydro bag is inserted and inflated to create isolation. Inflation is controlled by a pressurisation unit using the mains pressure through the Sniffer facilities within the Hydro bag. When inflated, the hydrant can be replaced and then the hydro bag can be removed leaving the blade saddle as a future access point when required.