cpvc pipes and fittings suppliers in india

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PVC OR CPVC Make the right choice for Plumbing
Repairs If youve ever been in the aisle for
plumbing at the local hardware store, youve
likely heard someone ask, whats the difference
between PVC and CPVC? While the two materials
have similar names, theyre not interchangeable,
and getting confused can cause major problems
when working on a DIY project. Before starting be
sure to know the distinction between these two
products that could be in close proximity on the
shelves of the plumbing section at the store you
choose. Like their names, they share a common
chemical basis. However, the differences are more
significant than their similarities when it comes
to choosing the best material for a plumbing
system for your home. Before we go into the
specifics about these distinctions, heres the
shortened format If youre working on repairing
the cold and hot water pipes in your home be sure
to make use of CPVC. PVC is not permitted by the
majority of plumbing codes for the use in water
distribution systems for residential use within
buildings due to the limitations on its
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temperature and pressure. PVC can be utilized as
a residential service line to the building as
well as drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems,
however when you decide to utilize PVC to
distribute water in the structure, your modest
repair could transform into a bigger task. PVC is
Different from CPVC are different PVC which is
polyvinyl chloride, was created in the 1930s. It
was used in anything from siding made of vinyl to
pipe to drain storms. While it worked well for
certain plumbing needs but it wasnt able to take
on the higher temperatures or pressures found in
the water distribution systems of the homes and
in other buildings. In the following decades,
researchers addressed the shortcomings in PVC by
adding chloride to the PVC molecules, resulting
in chlorinated polyvinyl chloride , or CPVC in
the 1950s. In the second part in the second half
of 20th century CPVC became a well-known,
economical and reliable replacement for
galvanized and copper piping that wasnt
susceptible to scaling corrosion, corrosion, or
chloride degradation. Particularly the FlowGuard
Gold(r) CPVC, manufactured by Lubrizol Advanced
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Materials, became Americas most reliable non-
metallic piping system, with greater than 12
billion feet of pipe installed in businesses and
homes across the nation. Heres what CPVC
provides over PVC does not Higher temperature
resistivity FlowGuard Gold CPVC has an maximum
service temperature of 180 degrees F for
applications that require pressure. PVC is
intended only for cold water , and has a maximum
temperature of 140 degrees F for applications
that require pressure. Not only does CPVC endure
more extreme temperatures than PVC and its
greater resistance to temperature allows it work
better within the PVCs working range. Higher
resistance to pressure The burst pressure the
strength limit for mechanical properties of a
pipe. It is dependent on pressure and
temperature. At temperatures of room temperature,
FlowGuard Gold CPVC is capable of sustaining
pressures up to 400 psi. At 100 psi, it is
classified as 180 degrees F. PVC pipe are
available in a range of sizes and wall
thicknesses, each having their own pressure
capability however, these pipes can fail in the
event of high pressures that
exceed 140deg F.
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Theres a reason why plumbing codes do not allow
making use of PVC in water distribution systems
in buildings The pressure and temperature which
are found in these systems surpass the properties
of the materials, greatly making it more likely
to fail. Differing Between CPVC PVC and PVC If
youve figured out the reasons why you cannot
substitute PVC for CPVC at home, lets be sure
that you dont pick up the wrong type of material
when buying supplies. From from a distance, the
two may appear similar however there are a
variety of ways to ensure youre bringing home
the right fittings and pipes. Markings CPVC pipe
should clearly labeled. When using FlowGuard Gold
CPVC you can search for that distinctive golden
stripe that is visible on the pipe. If you spot
it youll know that youve got the right product.
Its a bit more difficult with fittings, since
small fittings, like couplings, can contain
labels that arent easily read. Particularly when
fittings are unpackaged in a bin it is important
to confirm that youre purchasing the correct
CPVC fitting, not an PVC fitting placed on the
wrong shelf by a different
customer.
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ColourTo avoid confusion on the marketplace,
producers of CPVC and PVC create their materials
in various shades. CPVC Pipes fittings will be
brown or beige and PVC fittings and pipes are
typically white. SizingAnother technique used by
manufacturers to prevent confusion by making the
appropriate materials with different sizes. CPVC
comes in sizes of copper tubes which is the
standard size for the residential drinking water
system. PVC is accessible in the sizes of iron
pipe. This can prevent homeowners and plumbers
from accidentally fitting the wrong PVC fitting
to connect with an CPVC pipe, or the reverse. It
is also another way to be sure that youre
getting the correct fitting for the repair. If
youre not certain whether the fitting you
selected from a bin will be CPVC or PVC take a
small piece made of CPVC pipe and check the
fitting. If the pipe fits snugly in the fitting
then youve chosen the right material. If the
fitting is loose over the pipe, you most likely
have a PVC fitting. Selecting the Best
CPVC Another thing to keep in mind while shopping
for plumbing supplies Not all CPVC is made in the
same
way. FlowGuard Gold pipes and fittings are tested
to
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the highest standards of performance and
consistently outperform common CPVC in terms of
pressure resistance at higher temperatures as
well as impact strength. FlowGuard Gold CPVC
compounds are made within the U.S.A. according to
the highest standards of quality and outstanding
performance. In the event that its your first
time installing FlowGuard Gold CPVC for the first
time, refer to our easy installation guide as
well as other resources for training. Of course,
as helpful as these tools are, theyre not a
replacement for the experience and training of a
licensed plumber. If you need to do anything more
than minor repairs, well always recommend hiring
licensed plumbers. With the right tools and the
appropriate expertise, youll be able to build
the plumbing system you can rely on for many
years.