DWV is on pipe. Drainage, waste, and vent.
You are mistaken, - Many PVC pipes are marked DWV ( not DMV ) This is an acronym for Drain, Waste, Vent. -These pipes are not suitable for high pressure usage and this marking means they are only intended for light use.
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.
PolyVinyl Chloride
Detect the leak and replace that part of the pipe. It is usually better to replace the whole piece of pipe. By removing the junk plastic and replace it with quality piping such as copper DWV or NHCI
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dvw pipe = drain, waste and vent pipe.
Unplastcized polyvinyl chloride
Polyvinyl chloride PVC = polyvinyl chloride, a synthetic resin preparedd by the polymerization of vinyl chloride
No, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and DWV (Drain, Waste, and Vent) pipe are not directly compatible because they have different joining methods and chemical compositions. ABS is typically joined using solvent cement, while DWV pipes can include various materials like PVC or cast iron, each requiring specific fittings and adhesives. It’s essential to use the correct type of pipe and fittings for your plumbing system to ensure safety and compliance with local codes.
The best PVC pipe leak sealant to use for repairing a leak in a PVC pipe is a solvent-based PVC cement specifically designed for PVC pipes.
To repair a PVC pipe, you can use a PVC pipe cutter to remove the damaged section, clean the area, apply PVC primer and cement, then connect a new piece of PVC pipe using a PVC coupling or repair fitting.
I was in the PVC pipe manufacturing business for over 30 years and have never heard of a "1K PVC" pipe. If "1K" means a 1,000 psi pipe, this does not exist as a commercial product. Sorry.