Learn the major different types of pipes for plumbing
Copper Pipes
Copper Piping is one of the most expensive of the pipe industry. But they do have their benefits. Copper piping is very durable and can last many decades without having to repipe. This kind of piping his very temperature resistant making it the choice for industrial buildings.
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Cast Iron Pipes
Cast iron pipes are best known for its noise resistance. For that reason, they are commonly used in apartment buildings. Cast-Iron pipes are commonly used for waste disposal for commercial buildings as well. They also can withstand high pressure and a very long-life span.
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Galvanized Steel Pipes
Galvanized steel pipes are types of pipes for plumbing that is seldomly being used today because of its affordability
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PEX (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) Pipes
PEX pipes are commonly used in residential and commercial buildings. These pipes are not only inexpensive in comparison to its counterparts, but they are also very flexible. Because PEX pipe can get contaminated with fertilizer in the ground, California has set some regulations. Check with your local county for regulations on PEX pipes.
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CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride) Pipes
CPVC pipes har nearly the same benefits as PVC pipes but they have the integrity of copper pipes. In recent years, CPVC pipes have been slowly replacing copper pipes. Because of its durability, CPVC pipes are more expensive than PVC pipes but less than copper.
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PVC Pipes
PVC pipes are one of the most popular types of pipes for plumbing. They are inexpensive and flexible like PEX pipes but they are less resistant to corrosion due to its surroundings. PVC pipes are better for stand-alone piping. These pipes are a lot easier to install as well.
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