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Measure Twice, Cut Once: Successful 30″ x 12″ Hot Tap on a Carbon Steel Feedermain

July 31, 2026

Pacific Flow Control recently completed a 30″ x 12″ hot tap on a carbon steel feedermain, including the installation of the tapping sleeve and valve, pressure testing, and the hot tap itself. The project was completed safely and efficiently without interrupting service, demonstrating the value of careful planning and experienced execution. In live pipeline work, success begins long before the

24×16 PCCP Hot Tap by Flow Control Group

June 18, 2026

Maintaining reliable water service while upgrading aging infrastructure is an ongoing challenge for municipalities and utility operators. A recent 24×16-inch hot tap completed by the Flow Control Grroup team demonstrates how live pipeline intervention techniques can be used to modify critical transmission infrastructure without interrupting service. Large-diameter PCCP transmission mains form the backbone of many municipal water systems throughout North