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Why is iron not used on drain pipes?
Iron rusts easily when combined with water, and drain pipes have water flowing through them. If iron was used, the pipes would rust within a few days.
What metal is old and used for plumbing pipes?
galvanized water lines, cast iron drain lines, sometimes lead pipes, terracotta or clay pipes, and in rare cases wooden pipes.
What is GI pipe?
galvanized iron pipes commonly used on water pipe lines, it is dipped into zinc for corrosion protection
Required IS-8329 IS-9523 IS-12288 related to ductile iron pipe laying and fittings?
I.S.CODES RELATED TO DUCTILE IRON PIPES IS 9523:1980 Ductile Iron fittings for pressure pipes for water, gas and sewageIS 8329:1977 Centrifugally cast (spun) Ductile Iron pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage IS 12288:1987 Code of practice for laying of Ductile Iron pipes Got it ! OK !
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
Why is iron not used on drain pipes?
Iron rusts easily when combined with water, and drain pipes have water flowing through them. If iron was used, the pipes would rust within a few days.
What metal is old and used for plumbing pipes?
galvanized water lines, cast iron drain lines, sometimes lead pipes, terracotta or clay pipes, and in rare cases wooden pipes.
Can cement-lined cast iron pipes be used as potable water supply or as drain pipes only?
Cememt lined CI is used for potable water systems
What element replaced lead for use in water pipes?
Iron replaced lead in water pipes.
Why not black pipes for water?
Black pipes are made of iron, which means that they will easily rust. Additionally, the iron will leach into the water, contributing to its mineral content and hardness.
What is GI pipe?
galvanized iron pipes commonly used on water pipe lines, it is dipped into zinc for corrosion protection
What were aqueducts and what were they used for?
Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.Aqueducts were large water pipes and they were used to bring water to wherever it was needed.
Why is iron not used on drainpipes?
The drained material contains acidic materials which are highly reactive towards Iron and Iron is easily corroded by water and oxygen so iron is not suitable for drainage pipes.
What is iron pipes made of?
Iron pipes are made of iron.
What are iron pipes made of?
Iron pipes are made of iron.
Required IS-8329 IS-9523 IS-12288 related to ductile iron pipe laying and fittings?
I.S.CODES RELATED TO DUCTILE IRON PIPES IS 9523:1980 Ductile Iron fittings for pressure pipes for water, gas and sewageIS 8329:1977 Centrifugally cast (spun) Ductile Iron pressure pipes for water, gas and sewage IS 12288:1987 Code of practice for laying of Ductile Iron pipes Got it ! OK !
Why is copper used for water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
