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What does PVC mean in plumbing?

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Poly vinyl Chloride.

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Is it bad to use PVC for plumbing?

PVC is commonly used in plumbing


How can you tell the difference between electrical PVC and plumbing PVC?

There is not much difference, however, plumbing PVC has a thicker wall, for obvious reasons, namely, water pressure.


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Is galvanized steel or PVC better for plumbing for a bathroom sink?

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I am not familiar with that. Do you mean PVC? PVC is a type of plastic pipe. It is very strong and durable, is used a lot for plumbing as it does not rust. It is used with high efficiency HVAC systems. It is light weight. Usually it is white or a gray color.


Is there a class action suit on builders who use PVC for plumbing?

If the local and state building codes allow PVC for plumbing waste and vent then there shouldn't be any legal action.


What kind of PVC should you use for plumbing?

did you mean pcv? if you did mean pvc, then it depends if you want to use it for water or for waste. and if for water, how many bars of pressure will be in the pipe and for waste is underground or not. unless these questions are answered the answer to this question is vast.


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What is the difference between electrical PVC and plumbing PVC?

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Why is copper used in plumbing versus PVC?

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