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Q: Why do people not use galvanized pipe?
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Can you put galvanized pipe underground?

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


What type of fitting do you use to connect PVC pipe to unthreaded galvanized pipe?

You can't. There is no fitting to do this. Galvanized has to be threaded.


Can you use brass and galvanized pipe for a gas line?

No.


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.


Can galvanized pipe be used for natural gas?

You should use black pipe -- Galv. pipe will flake off inside of pipe


Is the inside of galvanized pipe galvanized as well?

Yes.


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

Yes, it's better pipe.


Should galvanized gas pipe lines be used in stead of black steel pipe for under a raised house on pilings you have one plumber saying to use galvanized and the other black pipe?

Depends on local codes I use Galvanized piping and fitting when I know the piping is going to be exposed to moisture (dampness) or the elements


Can schedule 40 galvanized pipe be used for gas line under house?

Use only black 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.


Should galvanized iron pipe be used for water systems?

No. Galvanized pipe is what they used to use, and now should either be replaced with modern type of water pipe such as PEX or copper. COMMENT: Complete agreement. Galvanized served it's purpose and did bring water into a lot of people's homes for a lot of years. That was then, this is now. Today, it would be a dead last choice for a plumbing system.


What is GI in GI pipe?

Galvanized Iron pipe