Should I use CPVC or PVC?

We recommend the use of PVC for recreational use/building, cold water systems, vent systems, and drainage systems. CPVC is recommended for applications where the maximum temperature will exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit, but stay under CPVC’s max rating of 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Which is more durable CPVC or PVC?

While the added chlorine in CPVC increases its heat tolerance, it also changes the strength of the material. Both materials are very strong, but CPVC is harder than PVC, which makes it more prone to breaking. CPVC is more brittle than PVC and can be warped or cracked more easily, but it is also more flexible than PVC.

Can you use CPVC for water lines?

CPVC tubing is ideal for water supply lines. It’s easy to cut and assemble, using compression of cemented fittings. It’s durable too. Harsh water won’t harm the material, unlike copper, which will erode from acidic water.

Can I use CPVC for cold water?

CPVC (chlorinated poly (vinyl chloride) is a strong and rigid thermoplastic material that is used for hot and cold potable water applications in residential construction. Because of its makeup, CPVC is immune to damage from highly chlorinated domestic water and has a higher temperature tolerance than PVC.

Is CPVC more expensive than PVC?

PVC is less expensive than CPVC, and both materials are cheaper than copper, iron or stainless steel pipes. PVC pipes are sized by the nominal pipe size (NPS) sizing standard (NPS references the pipe interior diameter).

Does CPVC get brittle over time?

“But over time, any kind of CPVC is going to get brittle and eventually crack. And once it cracks, it cracks pretty good and then you’re going to get a steady stream of water out of it. It’s not like copper where you get a leak in it and it just drips. Once CPVC cracks, it goes.

Can you mix Schedule 40 and 80 PVC?

As mentioned earlier, both schedule 80 and schedule 40 PVC pipe have the exact same outside diameter. This is possible because schedule 80’s extra wall thickness is on the inside of the pipe. This means schedule 40 and 80 pipe do fit together and can be used together if necessary.