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Why is copper used for drains?
One reason is because it resists corrosion and another reason is that it can easily be made into pipes for hot and cold water, oil, etc. However, compared to modern plastic materials, copper is much more expensive to use: its ore must first be mined, then the ore has to be smelted and refined into metal pipes, wires, etc. So nowadays, for drainpipes, plastic pipes are used instead of copper.
What are C-PVC pipes?
Chlorinated - PVC normally used on hot water
Why is plastic foam used to wrap hot water pipes?
to stop condesation of water from the surface of pipe.
Will pouring hot water down your frozen water pipes help with thawing the pipes out?
yes
Can L or M grade copper pipe be used in a home?
Both. M used for hot water heat. L used for domestic hot and cold water.
Why is copper used for water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
What is a metal used in hot water pipes?
Copper
Why do copper pipes carrying hot water rust more quicker?
Copper doesn't rust
Why do copper pipes carry hot water corrode faster than pipes that carry cold water?
Copper pipes carrying hot water can corrode faster due to the higher temperature accelerating the chemical reactions involved in corrosion. The heat can increase the rate of oxidation and other reactions that lead to the breakdown of the copper material. Additionally, the hot water can also increase the solubility of minerals in the water, which can further contribute to corrosion.
How do you get rid of mineral build up in hot water pipes?
Replace them with copper or plastic pipe.
What type of PVC pipe can be suitable for hot water pipe line?
No, certainly not. PVC pipes can only take a certain tempreature and in most cases cannot withstand tempreatures above 60 degrees celcius. if a thermostat fails in a geyser and the hot water over boils and you run water through your PVC pipes, they can melt causing severe damage. the best pipes to use are copper and galvanised depending where you live.
How effective is copper for hot water pipes?
Very good BUT you cannot have the velocity exceed 8 FPS
How much copper inside a hot water heater?
The amount of copper inside a hot water heater varies depending on the size and design of the unit. Typically, copper is used in the construction of the heat exchanger, pipes, and tubing within a hot water heater. Small residential units may contain a few pounds, while larger commercial units can have several pounds of copper components.
How much copper is in a 50 gal hot warter tank?
A typical 50 gallon hot water tank contains about 3-4 pounds of copper in the form of pipes and connections. Copper is commonly used in plumbing systems due to its durability and ability to resist corrosion.
Is there a difference in a hot and cold water plumbing pipe?
Hot water pipes are made of different material so that they can keep the water flowing through them at a hotter temperature. Hot water pipes are usually made of copper or some other heat conductive material, and cold pipes are usually made of plastic or other non conductive material.
What two metals are commonly used in their purest form?
Copper (electrical wiring and hot water pipes) and aluminum (high voltage cables and soda drink cans).
Why is copper used for drains?
One reason is because it resists corrosion and another reason is that it can easily be made into pipes for hot and cold water, oil, etc. However, compared to modern plastic materials, copper is much more expensive to use: its ore must first be mined, then the ore has to be smelted and refined into metal pipes, wires, etc. So nowadays, for drainpipes, plastic pipes are used instead of copper.
