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Q: Why Iron pipe is galvanized for what reason?
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What is the definition and fullform of gi pipe?

GI Pipe is "Galvanized Iron" Pipe. These days the pipe will likely be made from steel rather than iron.


What is a galvanized wrought iron pipe?

galvanize wrought iron pipe


What is GI in GI pipe?

Galvanized Iron pipe


What is GI pipe?

galvanized iron pipes commonly used on water pipe lines, it is dipped into zinc for corrosion protection


What is galvanized wrought iron pipe?

It's a type of pipe


Can you put galvanized pipe underground?

ya the galvanized pipecan be use in undergrounds,,, because it is an iron pipe


What applications that use black iron pipe rather than galvanized iron pipe?

Black iron pipe is used for gas installations but ONLY if the piping is indoors. Outdoor gas piping is usually done in galvanized pipe. Steam is also piped with black pipe, fire sprinkler and standpipe systems also use black pipe.


Can you use galvanized pipe to replace black iron in RV plumbing?

Yes, it's better pipe.


What is ferrous piping?

Any piping containing Iron, usually Cast Iron, Steel & Galvanized pipe.


What is the base metal for galvanised iron pipe?

The base metal is iron - the active metal is zinc (galvanized)


Why should you not replace a section of galvanized iron pipe with copper pipe when doing plumbing repairs?

Because you will then get a 'galvanic reaction'.


Is it possible to tell if a painted pipe fitting is black steel or galvanized steel?

without touching it? no what you will have to do is sand or scrape the pipe then you will be able to tell the difference. if its a dull metal then its black iron but if it shines then it would be galvanized.