Method of joining pipes and fittings

A method for joining a first conduit section having an open first end and an inner surface with a second conduit section having an outer surface, the method comprising:

• a) inserting a first end of the second conduit section in the open first end of the first conduit section with a gasket extending between the inner surface of the first conduit section and the outer surface of the second conduit section;
• b) positioning a flexible substrate to extend from an outer surface of the first conduit to an outer surface of the second conduit using a releasable adhesive, the flexible substrate comprising a heating element, a thermally activateable bonding agent provided on at least a portion of an inner side of the flexible substrate whereby the adhesive is repositionable;
• c) repositioning the flexible substrate to extend from an alternate portion of at least one of the outer surface of the first conduit and the outer surface of the second conduit;
• and,
• d) applying pressure and heat to the flexible substrate whereby the bonding agent is pressed against an outer surface of the first and second conduit sections while the bonding agent is heated by the heating element
• whereby the bonding agent is secured to the outer surface of the first and second conduit sections.