This question is related to Plumbing for a House Whether GI or we can use PVC for the whole set up?
2007-09-20 02:23:56 · 5 answers · asked by Hotspicy_10 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Use PVC pipes only. GI pipes easily get rusted and very difficult for maintenance. Suppose there is a leak we have to call an experienced plumber. Cutting into sizes is very difficult. But in the case of PVC pipes we ourselves can take care of it with solvent cement and a hacksaw blade. But remember not to use cheap variety of PVC pipes.
2007-09-21 20:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Prof. Dud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Galvanized iron pipe is a thing of the past. PVC is now used for most drainage lines, replacing cast iron. PVC can be used in most areas for cold water lines while CPVC is prefered for hot water (and sometimes the only plastic pipe allowed by code except PEX). Check with your local Plumbing Code office as it changes with the area.
2007-09-20 04:14:45 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use PVC. GI pipes eventually get rust in the inside spoiling the water
2007-09-21 07:38:01 · answer #3 · answered by Blogkhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Material Characteristics Uses Fitting Methods (joined with) Tools for Cutting
Cast Iron Very strong but difficult to work cut and fit Main drain waste Banded neoprene couplings Cast iron cutter
hacksaw
ABS
Acrylonitrile-
Butadiene-Styrene Plastic material now restricted for use Drain pipes and traps Solvent glue and plastic fittings Tube cutter
hacksaw
miter box
PVC
Poly-Vinyl-Chloride Rigid plastic resistant to moderate heat and chemical Drains pipes
Vent pipes
Drain traps Solvent glue and plastic fittings Tube cutter
hacksaw
miter box
Galvanized Iron Very strong but corrodes over time
difficult to fit Drains pipes;
Hot & Cold supply lines Galvanized threaded fittings Hacksaw, Reciprocating saw
PB
Poly-Butylene Flexible plastic easy to bend and fit
Restricted for use Hot & Cold supply lines Plastic crimped/grip fitting Flexible plastic tube cutter
Utility knife
Rigid Copper Resists corrosion and very durable Hot & Cold supply lines Metal solder
Compression fittings Tube cutter
hack saw
Flexible Copper Resists corrosion and easy to bend Hot & Cold supply lines Brass flare fittings
Compression fittings
Metal solder Tube cutter
hack saw
Brass
Durable and attractive
Relatively expensive Valves and exposed drain traps and pipes Compression fittings
Metal solder Tube cutter
hack saw
Reciprocating saw
2007-09-20 02:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey why dont use ask the plumber?ur stupid
2007-09-20 02:31:29 · answer #5 · answered by flowery1234 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋