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Can you connect CPVC piping to the Hot Water inlet line of a Hot Water tank?
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What is PVC and cPVC used for?
PVC is used for cheap drainage systems and venting and some lawn furniture and many chemical wastes CPVC is used for cheap hot water piping systems
What is cpvc?
CPVC is Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride . This is a type of PVC piping that is chlorinated in order to allow it to withstand exposure to high temperatures.
Can PVC cement be used on cPVC piping?
No PVC cement can not be used on cpvc pipe. Cpvc and PVC pipe have different chemical compositions so a cement made for one will not work for the other. The process of joining plastic piping together is called solvent welding and the use of the wrong formulation will result in an inferior weld
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
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.
Can CPVC and PVC pipe be used to plumb a water heater?
CPVC is better suited for hot water
Can you plumb your new water heater with PVC and cPVC?
Always use cpvc for hot water and PVC for cold water.
What is the difference between pvccpvc pipe?
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) pipes can withstand heat up to 180 degrees. A special glue is used to blond it together. PPR pipes are a made of plastic and uses no glue as it is heat-fused. PPR is a commercial product.
Does cpvc contain BPA?
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride, also known as CPVC, contains BPA. It is unsafe to use CPVC for any potable water system.
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.
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 you use PVC for hot tap water?
NO. PVC is for cold water only, CPVC is for hot or cold. I say forget the CPVC and just use pex.
