Galvanized pipe is used for natural gas lines and pressure vent lines, and for electrical conduits. As a water supply or drain pipe, it is subject to rusting over time.
Egyptians invented the copper pipe. They used them to build elaborate bathrooms in the pyramids. They also used them for irrigation and sewage systems. +++ Bathrooms? In the Pyramids - which were built as tombs?
Galvanized pipe for water and drain lines. Cast iron pipe for main drain lines.
Egyptians invented the copper pipe. They used them to build elaborate bathrooms in the pyramids. They also used them for irrigation and sewage systems. +++ Bathrooms? In the Pyramids - which were built as tombs?
ONLY water lines!
galvanized iron pipes commonly used on water pipe lines, it is dipped into zinc for corrosion protection
Water lines BELOW ground
Schedule 40 Foam Core pipe can be used for DWV systems, and Schedule 40 pressure rated pipe (PW) should be used for water lines, and can also be used for DWV. CPVC can also be used for water lines.
a black pipe can not be used in plumbing.Of course black pipe has many used in "plumbing" gas fitting and steam fittingPneumatic lines are specified as black , Fire suppression systems black pipe, gas piping , oil supply , steam and hydronics black pipe
underground gas lines used to be wrapped i tape because soil corrodes metal pipe. Now most gas lines are run in a poly pipe or pipe that has a coating applied from the manufacturer to prevent the corrosion
Perforated pipes are used in various applications such as drainage systems, agricultural irrigation, and groundwater recharge. The perforations in the pipe allow water to enter or exit the pipe, depending on the application. In a drainage system, for example, the perforated pipe helps to remove excess water from the soil and prevent waterlogging.
There is no special PVC pipe. CPVC can be used for hot water applications or in my opinion just use PEX pipe.