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Plastics Technical Manual
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they share numerous advantages common to plastic piping
systems. Advantages include ease of installation, corrosion
resistance, low friction loss, initial cost, and longevity.
Easy Installation
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(approximately one-half the weight of aluminum and
one-sixth the weight of steel) reducing transportation,
handling, and installation cost. They have smooth,
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cutting. These materials can be installed using the solvent
cement joining technique.
Strength
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and durable with high tensile and high impact strength.
Freedom from Toxicity, Odors, Tastes
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safety of products coming into contact with drinking
water.
Corrosion Free External and Internal
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occur. The corroded particles can contaminate the
piped fluid, complicating further processing, or causing
bad taste, odors, or discoloration. This is particularly
undesirable when the piped fluid is for domestic
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by-products, therefore, no contamination of the piped
fluid.
Immunity to Galvanic or Electrolytic Attack
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or electrolytic action. They can be used underground,
underwater, in the presence of metals, and can be
connected to metals.
Fire Resistance
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protocol is used to determine the flame and smoke rating
for various materials.
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plenum areas.
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CPVC in plenum applications.
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requirements.
Low Friction Loss
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assure low friction loss and high flow rate. Additionally,
since ABS, PVC and CPVC pipe resist rusting, pitting,
scaling and corrosion, the high flow rate can be maintained
for the life of the piping system.
Low Thermal Conductivity
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conductivity factor than metal pipe. Therefore, fluids
being piped maintain a more constant temperature. In
many cases, pipe insulation is not required.
Major Advantages of ABS,
PVC and CPVC Pipe
GENERAL INFORMATION
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assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of such information. Final determination of the suitability of any
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