Patent ID: 8459287

Claim:
A method for connecting a supply line ( 9 ) to a service pipe ( 88 ), said method comprising: [1] Placing a trim tube sleeved joining component ( 10 ) that itself comprises an independent trim tube (TT) deriving all of its mechanical support from being mechanically affixed to the joining component (JC), over said service pipe such that the trim tube at least partially shrouds the service pipe for a sufficient length that extends substantially away from the joining component to which it is mechanically affixed; and such that said independent trim tube is not in fluid communication and mechanical communication with said service pipe; [2] further positioning said trim tube sleeved joining component to allow sealable junction of said service pipe with said supply line when fitted thereon; [3] so fitting said supply line to said service pipe using said trim tube sleeved joining component.