In short
A properly designed and installed PVC or CPVC piping system is cost effective and virtually maintenance free. 25 years of trouble-free service is a reasonable expectation when the system is operated within the temperature and pressure design parameters.
- Why use schedule 80 PVC and CPVC
- Easy installation, no special tools
- Easily joined with chemically resistant solvent cements
- Light weight, 1/6 th the weight of steel
- Reduces transportation, handling and installation
- Low friction loss, smooth seamless interior surfaces allow high flow rates with low friction head loss
- High strength material and thick pipe walls resist stress from thermal movement, vibration, water hammer and misalignment
- Corrosion free external and internal surfaces are resistant to most common
- Chemically inert PVC and CPVC do not contaminate the piped Do not cause bad taste, odors or discoloration
- Immune to galvanic or electrolytic can be used with and connected to all metals or underground in acid soils
- Fire PVC and CPVC are self-extinguishing and do not support combustion
- Low thermal conductivity compared to metal pumped fluids maintain a more constant temperature, reducing pipe insulation costs and condensation issues
