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No PVC cement can not be used on cpvc pipe. Cpvc and PVC pipe have different chemical compositions so a cement made for one will not work for the other. The process of joining plastic piping together is called solvent welding and the use of the wrong formulation will result in an inferior weld
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What is PVC and cPVC used for?
PVC is used for cheap drainage systems and venting and some lawn furniture and many chemical wastes CPVC is used for cheap hot water piping systems
What is cpvc?
CPVC is Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride . This is a type of PVC piping that is chlorinated in order to allow it to withstand exposure to high temperatures.
How do I install a pool pump that is using a CPVC union as used with Hayward North star in-ground pool pump?
You may be better of contacting Hayward about this as there is not enough information in this question to give an answer. Ues CPVC cement on the CPVC fittings and regular PVC cement ( either blue, or clear) on all the other PVC
Do you need special PVC cement for hot water lines?
There is no special PVC pipe. CPVC can be used for hot water applications or in my opinion just use PEX pipe.
What is the difference between pvccpvc pipe?
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) pipes can withstand heat up to 180 degrees. A special glue is used to blond it together. PPR pipes are a made of plastic and uses no glue as it is heat-fused. PPR is a commercial product.
Can CPVC and PVC pipe be used to plumb a water heater?
CPVC is better suited for hot water
Best way to convert PVC to cPVC?
Return the PVC to the store and purchase the CPVC you need.
Can PVC piping be joined to copper piping using PVC cement at the joints?
No!!!! Use either a compression fitting, or what they call a Sharkbite, these things are incredible and will attach PVC, PEX, or copper using the same fitting.
Can you plumb your new water heater with PVC and cPVC?
Always use cpvc for hot water and PVC for cold water.
Where can you find a PVC pipe at home?
Basement, if any, will oft times have PVC piping used for drain lines in it, if codes allow PVC piping.
Where do you buy PVC or cPVC?
You can purchase PVC and CPVC piping at any local hardware or building supply store. Plumbing supply stores are less common, but you may have one near you. Be certain that you purchase the correct primer and glue for the type of pipe you intend to use, and use the correct pipe for the correct purpose.
Can you use cPVC glue on a cold water PVC pipe?
I don't understand why you'd want to do that . CPVC glue is expensive, PVC glue is cheap and glues PVC pipe better.
