Why Are PVC Conduit Pipes The Right Material For Plumbing?

Whenever there is a plumbing project or any sort of plumbing work in your home too, it can turn out to be exciting. And that can be especially when you start shopping for pipes and find all of the different options available for you in the market.
There is a wide range for you to choose from that include PVC, galvanized metal, or flexible PEX tubing. Here we are with all the details that you need about the most popular type of plumbing piping. Along with that, we will also provide you with what they are best used for so that you may take your decision a little easier.

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PVC conduit pipes

If we say that till date one of the most commonly used pipes in residential homes is polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe which we see as the white piping and that is commonly used in many types of plumbing applications. Not to forget, these are affordable and versatile with a collection of different fittings and sizes available. Undoubtedly, PVC conduit pipes are great for all the warm and cold water applications.

Here are some of the points that will surely convince you in favour of them: 

  1. These are one of those pipes that work well for home plumbing piping needs because they do not rust or corrode over time. 
  2. This clearly indicates that they will not need to be replaced until and unless they are actually damaged and start leaking.
  3. At the same time, they are very easy to work with, as they require no welding or metalwork.
  4. They are an inexpensive option for your home and business both. 
  5. PVC is comparatively strong and durable and at the same time does not bend under pressure, which makes it a piping solution of top choice for all the high-pressure applications. 


    Here are the things for which     PVC conduit pipe can be used for:

    1. Vent stacks
    2. Sink drain lines
    3. Bathtub drain lines
    4. High-pressure applications
    5. Toilet drain lines
    6. Main water supply line running to the home

    We also suggest another option that can be opted in case you’re not going for PVC for any of your plumbing applications. 


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    CPVC Pipes 

    Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipes which are generally known as CPVC are made from PVC with some extra chlorine added to the material. There is no major difference when it comes to CPVC. It carries all of the same benefits of PVC along with some added durability.

    You can have a look at the benefits here: 

    1. CPVC will not degrade if it is exposed to hot water and along with that is safe for drinking water too. 
    2. You will find it slightly more expensive than PVC, however, and at the same time it will split if it is allowed to freeze.
    3. CPVC can be used in most of the applications where copper piping is used, but it is considered one of the best options for a number of points. 
    4. The interior of CPVC pipe is very much smooth, which indicates that it has little water noise as compared to copper plumbing systems, along with little to no problems with “water hammer.”
    5. It is very well insulated to prevent energy loss in both hot or cold applications. CPVC is also flexible as compared to metal tubing, with providing a bit more versatility. 
    6. Also, it is extremely fire resistant.


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    CPVC is used for those applications where all the PVC properties are wanted, but PVC can not be used, including:

    1. Hot water delivery
    2. Drinking water delivery
    3. Hot water drains
    4. Waste and water disposal pipes

    So, these are all the advantages of PVC conduit pipe fittings that you can use in any of your plumbing applications. We suggest you Shree Durga Electroplast as they are one of the leading pipes and fittings manufacturers in India.