You need to give more info than simply "rigid pipe". What kind of "rigid pipe", what pressure will it have and where you are burying it.
Need more info - what is it for? What is the size of the pipe and the pressure differences you are trying to get?
I have used PEX pipe for over 12 years and believe it to be the best domestic pipe there is. Way more efficient, reliable and easier to work with than copper.
Radio Shack "drain pipe tracer".
it would flow more easily through a narrow pipe
You may find more information on pipe clamps at your local hardware stores such as Lowes. They normally have a wide selection of specialists there to answer any concerns you may have.
You need to give more info than simply "rigid pipe". What kind of "rigid pipe", what pressure will it have and where you are burying it.
Not sure what a "t" pipe is. Please explain and give more info.
Need more info - what is it for? What is the size of the pipe and the pressure differences you are trying to get?
We need to know more info. such as, is the pipe cooled, air or ground temp. around the pipe. what temp is the water.
Need more info to give correct pipe size. Gas company, plumber/pipefitter, or HVAC contractor should be able to assist with sizing.
Copper Tube Size - for more info go to http://www.keidel.com/mech/pvf/pipe-intro.htm
It is found in the Temple of Muses and
The best method for sealing pipe joints is using a combination of pipe dope and Teflon tape. This provides a more secure and reliable seal compared to using either method alone.
I have used PEX pipe for over 12 years and believe it to be the best domestic pipe there is. Way more efficient, reliable and easier to work with than copper.
It is usually done by a form of hot air welding. You would have to find out more from the supplier or manufacturer of the particular pipe in question.
Find the circumference of the exterior of the pipe, then find the circumference of the interior. subtract the two to find the thickness of the pipe. then multiply the length of the pipe. Now you have the mass of the pipe, so calculate that into the weight of steel or aluminum or whatever the pipe is made of.