Pressure rating.
Not plumbing pvc pipe, but pvc pipe made especially for wiring.
The psi rating for schedule 40 PVC pipe is typically around 480 psi.
What schedule pipe?
Schedule of pipe most commonly refers to the thickness of the wall of the pipe itself. ex...schedule 40 PVC pipe has a thinner wall than sch. 80 PVC
Schedule 40 PVC is the type and thickness of water pipe.
No, Schedule 20 PVC pipe is not thicker than Schedule 40. In fact, Schedule 40 PVC pipe has a thicker wall and can support higher pressure compared to Schedule 20. Schedule 20 is typically used for drainage and venting applications, while Schedule 40 is suited for higher-pressure systems like water supply.
PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride. The 40 means schedule 40, refers to the thickness of the walls of the pipe.
Schedule 40
It is the wall thickness heavier then schedule 20 lighter then schedule 80
The maximum pressure rating for a 2 inch schedule 80 PVC pipe is typically around 400 psi.
Schedule 80 PVC pipe is recommended for applications that require higher pressure and temperature resistance, such as industrial processes, chemical handling, and underground installations.
The maximum weight capacity that can be supported by a 2 inch schedule 40 PVC pipe is approximately 250 pounds.