0
The type of service they are to be used for
In a home PVC is used for the drains,the drain vents,main out going sewer line,water supply lines for a boiler/heating system or sprinkler systems.
In a home CPCV is used to supply water to sinks,toilets, showers,hot water heater and exterior faucets...
Because of the difference in usage there is also a difference in the wall thickness between the PVC pipe and CPVC pipe... So a 3/4 in PVC fitting will not match up to a 3/4 in CPVC pipe and vise versa...
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can you use PVC for hot tap water?
NO. PVC is for cold water only, CPVC is for hot or cold. I say forget the CPVC and just use pex.
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 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.
What is cpvc glue?
CPVC glue is specifcially formulated to glue CPVC pipe and needs a primer.
What is meant by cpvc pipe and what its features?
Cpvc means chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and dont know about cpvc features
Best way to convert PVC to cPVC?
Return the PVC to the store and purchase the CPVC you need.
Can you plumb your new water heater with PVC and cPVC?
Always use cpvc for hot water and PVC for cold water.
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.
Can you use PVC for hot tap water?
NO. PVC is for cold water only, CPVC is for hot or cold. I say forget the CPVC and just use pex.
Can CPVC and PVC pipe be used to plumb a water heater?
CPVC is better suited for hot water
Can PVC cement be used on cPVC piping?
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
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
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 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.
Can white PVC for hot water pipe?
no, use CPVC instead.
Is there a special PVC that you us potable waterlines?
yes you use cpvc pipe
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
