What is the PVC water pipe?

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is the main type of pipeline used in water distribution systems around the world. Miles of underground PVC water pipes transmits fresh water from water treatment plants to households and businesses. Smaller PVC pipes then distribute water to sinks, showers and other accessories throughout the building or residence.

The use of PVC pipes to distribute water will only return until the 1960s. Previously, water was carried by metal pipes, which were mostly made of lead. In the 20th century, when the danger of lead manifested itself, the city went to the use of iron or copper pipes. However, both of these materials are relatively expensive, so scientists have started experimenting with PVC. At that time, PVC was a relatively new substance whose main use was to create strong and durable tire tires.

Since then, the PVC water pipe has quickly become the standard in the industry and offers many advantages over alternatively tubular materials. PVC water pipes are incredibly strong and durable, especially in comparisonwith its relatively low weight. The low weight of the PVC water pipes allows installation staff to work much faster than if they work with an iron or copper pipeline, resulting in lower labor costs. PVC water pipes are also very smooth, which means that due to friction there is no loss of flow or water pressure. Finally, the PVC water pipe does not respond chemically with water, so there is only a low risk of rust or corrosion.

There are three types of PVC water pipes that are commonly used in modern systems. The most common is simply called PVC rigid pipes. This material is suitable for transporting cold water or waste water and can be used in virtually any necessary size. Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) is used to transport hot water or water under high pressure. Polybutene (PBT) is a smaller, flexible gray or black pipe that is usedá for exposed areas or risers.

The water pipe is described by both diameter and thickness. The PVC pipe diameter is served in the nominal pipe size (NPS), the north American standard for pipe measurement. In the 1920s, it was developed to provide installer from different regions or countries to successfully connect water systems. The pipe thickness is called its "schedule" with a plan of 40, the most common type, has a wall thickness of 0.237 inches (6.02 mm). The higher the value of the pipe plan, the stronger and stronger the tube.