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Iron rusts easily when combined with water, and drain pipes have water flowing through them. If iron was used, the pipes would rust within a few days.
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What metal is old and used for plumbing pipes?
galvanized water lines, cast iron drain lines, sometimes lead pipes, terracotta or clay pipes, and in rare cases wooden pipes.
What is CI pipes?
cast iron
What is GI pipe?
galvanized iron pipes commonly used on water pipe lines, it is dipped into zinc for corrosion protection
Why were cast iron pipes replaced by PVC pipes?
Pvc pipes are cheaper. They are easier to join. They last longer.
What is di pipe?
Ductile Iron Pipes
What metal is old and used for plumbing pipes?
galvanized water lines, cast iron drain lines, sometimes lead pipes, terracotta or clay pipes, and in rare cases wooden pipes.
Can cement-lined cast iron pipes be used as potable water supply or as drain pipes only?
Cememt lined CI is used for potable water systems
What kind of plumbing pipes were used in 1955?
Galvanized pipe for water and drain lines. Cast iron pipe for main drain lines.
What metal is used to cover drain pipes?
Most drain pipes are made of copper
Will using drain cleaners to often harm my pipes?
Some drain cleaners wil harm plastic pipes if used excessively.
Can drano be used in plumbing pipes outside?
You must mean in DRAIN pipes. -It can not be used in plumbing pipes.
What is iron pipes made of?
Iron pipes are made of iron.
What are iron pipes made of?
Iron pipes are made of iron.
Is sulfuric acid safe to clean old cast iron drain pipes?
I'm not sure, I believe so though.
What is drain pipe?
Cast Iron, extra Heavy Cast Iron, service weight Cast Iron, No Hub Cast Iron, Yalloy, Durion, Galvanized steel, Galvanized wrought, Copper Tubing Type K,L,M, DWV, ACR, Brass Yellow and Red, and Thermo plastics.
Why are PVC pipes are used instead of iron pipes in domestic wiring?
Less conductive I would say.
Do bleach and cola work to clean drain pipes?
bleach might work a little bit better then water but your best solution is get a drain cleaner solution or snake out the line. cola or coca cola has been known to disolve cast iron pipes but I never heard of or tried it to clean pipes.
