back together in an embodiment the spacer securing mechanism connects the first and second spacer halves with bolts in an embodiment the spacer can be fabricated from a material similar to that of the non continuous pipe in an embodiment the spacer may be eliminated if liner material expansion at the connection is determined not to be an issue the circumferential backing strip 64 prevents the internal plastic liner 30 from extruding between the small gaps that may exist between the non continuous pipe 20 and the spacer 62 in an embodiment the circumferential backing strips may be eliminated if liner material extrusion is determined not to be an issue in an embodiment a caulk or grout material may be used to prevent the liner from extruding thus eliminating the need for a circumferential backing strip the axial backing strip 66 prevents the internal plastic liner 30 from extruding through the small gaps that may exist where the first spacer half 61 and the second spacer half 63 meet a clamp 100 is then installed to secure the connector assembly to the first pipe section 22 and the second pipe section 24 of non continuous pipe the clamp 100 along with the spacer 62 provides the pressure containment in conjunction with the sleeve bolts in this embodiment grooves are cut into the pipe and into each section of the non continuous pipe 20 to accept the lugs from the clamp these lugs and grooves prevent axial movement of the non continuous pipe 20 relative to the connection in an embodiment the clamp is a clam.