What is the best feasible way to cut sewer taps in the field?

- Billy

Billy, the first thing you need to do is excavate down to the pipe and determine the pipe type. Depending upon what kind of pipe it is and if it’s being used all the time (continuous flow), you have a couple of options: you can either cut a section of pipe out and add a fitting with a “Y”, or you can chip a hole or drill it out and add a saddle (confirm a saddle is approved in your jurisdiction). The saddle method is not always a good idea as the pipe may splinter forcing you to replace that section.

-Brian