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What is cpvc glue?

CPVC glue is specifcially formulated to glue CPVC pipe and needs a primer.


Can you use cpvc pipes for underground gas piping?

Only if it is wraped pipe -- And prime and wrap fittings also and install a annode making sure your annode is lower than your pipe


What is a heat no on pipe?

Used for inspection. Heat numbers make it possible to trace pipe from spools fabricated on a job to material documentation from a given melt. The matching documents will tell when and where the pipe was made, the material used and the pipe grade etc.


What is meant by cpvc pipe and what its features?

At Sudhakar Group, we define CPVC pipe as a robust thermoplastic crafted through PVC resin chlorination, tailored for hot and cold water plumbing. Our CPVC pipes withstand temperatures up to 93°C, perfect for hot water systems, and resist corrosion for lasting durability. Lightweight and easy to install with solvent cement, they’re a cost-effective alternative to metal pipes. Sudhakar Group’s CPVC pipes are fire-resistant, bacteria-resistant, and certified for potable water, ensuring safety. Ideal for homes and businesses, they require minimal maintenance, delivering reliable performance and value to every plumbing project.


What is the between PVC and CPVC?

The type of service they are to be used for In a home PVC is used for the drains,the drain vents,main out going sewer line,water supply lines for a boiler/heating system or sprinkler systems. In a home CPCV is used to supply water to sinks,toilets, showers,hot water heater and exterior faucets... Because of the difference in usage there is also a difference in the wall thickness between the PVC pipe and CPVC pipe... So a 3/4 in PVC fitting will not match up to a 3/4 in CPVC pipe and vise versa...

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What is cpvc glue?

CPVC glue is specifcially formulated to glue CPVC pipe and needs a primer.


I'm thinking about installing cpvc pipe in my house. Is the chemicals in cpvc pipe bad for drinking water?

I’m considering installing CPVC pipes from Sudhakar Group for my house. CPVC pipes are safe for drinking water when NSF-certified, as they’re made from non-toxic materials and resist chemical leaching, ensuring clean, potable water for my home.


Why use cpvc pipe?

Mainly for making water pipe.


How close can you install cpvc pipe to a gas water heater?

There should be no more than six inches between CPVC pipe and the exhaust flue on a water heater. If the CPVC pipe is installed too close it can be a safety issue.


Do you need special PVC cement for hot water lines?

There is no special PVC pipe. CPVC can be used for hot water applications or in my opinion just use PEX pipe.


Can CPVC and PVC pipe be used to plumb a water heater?

CPVC is better suited for hot water


Can PVC cement be used on cPVC piping?

No PVC cement can not be used on cpvc pipe. Cpvc and PVC pipe have different chemical compositions so a cement made for one will not work for the other. The process of joining plastic piping together is called solvent welding and the use of the wrong formulation will result in an inferior weld


How do you seal cpvc pipe into brass fitting?

Pipe joint compound or Teflon tape


What is the maximum pressure cpvc pipe can take?

What schedule are you asking about?


Can you use cPVC glue on a cold water PVC pipe?

I don't understand why you'd want to do that . CPVC glue is expensive, PVC glue is cheap and glues PVC pipe better.


Can white PVC for hot water pipe?

no, use CPVC instead.


Can you use cpvc pipes for underground gas piping?

Only if it is wraped pipe -- And prime and wrap fittings also and install a annode making sure your annode is lower than your pipe