This ranges anything from 0 bars to 16 bars (depending on country) depending on the type of plastic pipe used and for what purpose.
Water constantly exerts pressure on pipe joints. I have seen old soldered joints flying apart when subjected to extreme pressure or trains passing nearby. This sometimes happens with plastic pipe also if joints are not thoroughly set .
You'll have to explain what PC pipe is. I work with all kinds of pipe and never heard of that one.
It depends on the thickness of the plastic pipe. :)
If it is a pressure pipe, you would reduce the plastic down to the copper pipes size with reducer fittings and then use one to go to copper. If a waste line and the difference is not too great, you can use a rubber coupling that is the right size on each end and held on with hose clamps.
Its d schedule rating of pressure of pipe...
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Cut the pipe and remove it, fix pipe with a coupling.
Yes, plastic pipe, PEX, can replace copper anywhere now.
Orange pipe is for natural gas.
Thomas S. Walsh has written: 'Plastic pipe and fittings' -- subject(s): Plastic Pipe, Pipe fittings, Standards
PVC pipes, made of combined plastic and vinyl, are often used for projects in which a drainage pipe has to hold up well against pressure and heavy weight. This type of drainage pipe can be constructed in a range of sizes and is very durable, even when exposed to chemicals.
Pressure Pipe Inspection Company was created in 1997.