Use And Care Manual

Basic Piping System Materials
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PVC Schedule 40 DWV pipe and fittings
• Most widely used material today.
• Manufactured from Polyvinyl Chloride.
• White in color.
• Use correct primer and cement.
ABS DWV pipe and fittings
• Manufactured from Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene.
• Black in color.
• More common in the western U.S.
• Use correct cement.
PVC Schedule 40 pipe and fittings
• Check pipe label for pressure rating.*
• White in color.
• Use correct primer and cement.
CTS CPVC pipe and fittings
• Use for hot and cold water.
• Manufactured from Chlorinated
Polyvinyl Chloride.
• Cream or tan in color.
• Sized the same as copper.
• Use correct primer and cement.
PVC Schedule 80 pipe and fittings
• Dark gray in color.
• Thicker wall allows it to withstand
higher pressure (PSI).
• Use correct primer and cement.
Materials for Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) —
NOT FOR PRESSURE
Materials for Pressurized Systems
*Consult the Charlotte Pipe Technical Manual for Pressure Ratings.