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plastic piping has one main advantage and that is that it doesn't rust over time
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What is plastic pipe used for?
The most common use of plastic piping is in plumbing. It's lighter and cheaper than metal piping. Rubberized piping can be considered as garden hose piping.
Which metals is best for piping?
Copper, although plastic piping is preferred nowadays.
What can plastic piping be used for?
Plastic piping can be used for a number of things. First, it can be used in plumbing, although not as sturdy as copper. It is used for drain lines frequently. It can also be used as support, such as a lattice for roses.
What is the formal name of the orange plastic natural gas piping used in the 1970's?
It is called orangeburg but it is not plastic it is tar paper that is hard like plastic.
What is the best piping type for outside plumbing?
Any kind of non plastic piping will do (namely copper or galvanised for water and uPVC for Waste). Unless of course this cannot be done due to high theft of metallic piping.
What is PVC piping?
Utility pipes made out of Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) a plastic.
What materials are used for incoming water pipes in residential plumbing?
Copper or plastic piping
Physical and chemical advantages of plastic?
Physical advantages - 1) Plastic is renewable and even after recycling its quality does not decrease.
What type of piping are you required to use with Methane gas?
As far as I know, for underground piping use plastic, for above ground steel or copper. That is the practice in the UK, but I don't know about the US. I would be surprised if it is different. We did have underground steel pipes but these are now being replaced with plastic and all new is plastic (underground)
What are the materials used by a plumber?
Lead, plastic. various ferrous and non ferrous metals and glass piping
Are there laws for residental homes to have plastic piping?
Yes - you need to check local building codes as it varies.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of negizhi?
Plastic
