Jaotustorud
Jaotustorud are distribution pipes that form a network to carry a utility from a main pipeline to end points such as buildings, industry, or individual fixtures. They are a key component of water supply systems, gas distribution networks, or district heating systems. The purpose is to divide the flow and supply consistent pressure and volume to consumers while allowing isolation of sections for maintenance or in case of leaks. In building services, jaotustorud branch off from a main pipe to feed individual taps, heaters, or appliances. In municipal networks, they connect the feeder mains to service lines servicing neighborhoods.
Materials used include traditional metals such as steel or ductile iron, as well as plastics such as
Design and operation are governed by standards and regulations that address pressure testing, leak detection, corrosion