We recommend the use of PVC for recreational use/building, cold water systems, vent systems, and drainage systems. CPVC is recommended for applications where the maximum temperature will exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but stay under CPVC's max rating of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.Aug 15, 2017
Which PVC pipe is better?
Schedule 40 PVC pipe is strong, rigid, and can handle pressure applications. For jobs that require a higher pressurization though, schedule 80 pipe is better suited. Most PVC pipe and fittings have a maximum pressure rating listed so you know what it can handle.Jun 14, 2013
There is no special “CPVC to PVC glue,” so chemically joining CPVC and PVC requires solvent cement and primer that are strong enough to fully bond CPVC pipe. To connect PVC to a CPVC fitting (or vice versa) follow these steps: Brush CPVC primer on the outside of the pipe and inside of the fitting about 2 inches deep.Oct 17, 2017
Can you glue two pieces of PVC together?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQF_XDISuSw
How do you connect CPVC pipe together?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTPMzjalcSY
Does PVC and CPVC use the same fittings?
80 PVC and sch. 80 CPVC will fit together because they have the same ID and OD. ... One major difference between these two types of piping, when it comes to sizing, is the fact that CPVC is made in two different sizing systems: NPS and CTS.Oct 17, 2017
Is all CPVC the same?
Why All CPVC Isn't Equivalent CPVC compounds are made with base resins that have different molecular weights and varying chlorine contents, as well as different additives that can affect chemical resistance and long-term performance.Nov 13, 2018
PVC pipes are white or dark gray in color. CPVC is off-white, light gray, or yellow in color. Both pipe types have technical specifications printed on the side for easy verification.
How do I identify PVC pipe?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWn-dp9gBvA
What color is CPVC?
Often CTS CPVC is a light yellowish color, while schedule 80 CPVC (NPS) is a light gray color. PVC pipe and fittings usually comes in white or dark gray. Always check the manufacturer printing on the pipe to be sure.Aug 15, 2017