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CPVC is better suited for hot water
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How close can you install cpvc pipe to a gas water heater?
There should be no more than six inches between CPVC pipe and the exhaust flue on a water heater. If the CPVC pipe is installed too close it can be a safety issue.
I'm thinking about installing cpvc pipe in my house. Is the chemicals in cpvc pipe bad for drinking water?
CPVC pipe is safe for drinking water.
Why use cpvc pipe?
Mainly for making water pipe.
What is installed on the hot water outlet of the water heater to change it from galvanized-steel pipe to CPVC?
I would use hot water conn. on it. Both on cold and hot
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.
Can white PVC for hot water pipe?
no, use CPVC instead.
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.
What is cpvc glue?
CPVC glue is specifcially formulated to glue CPVC pipe and needs a primer.
What is the between PVC and CPVC?
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...
How are CPVC and PVC pipes different?
CPVC pipe is approved for hot and cold water. PVC pipe is approved for cold water only. This is only applicable in certain areas. You should check your local area codes to see if this applies to you.
What is meant by cpvc pipe and what its features?
Cpvc means chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and dont know about cpvc features
Can you use cpvc pipes for underground gas piping?
Only if it is wraped pipe -- And prime and wrap fittings also and install a annode making sure your annode is lower than your pipe
