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What lengths does 3/4 PVC pipe come in?

What lengths does 3/4 PVC pipe come in?

Schedule 40 PVC Pipe Dimensions Chart

Nominal Pipe Size O.D. Average I.D.
3/8″ .675 .473
1/2″ .840 .602
3/4″ 1.050 .804
1″ 1.315 1.029

What is class 200 PVC pipe used for?

PVC Class 200, 160 and 125 pressure pipe are used in rural water systems, agricultural and turf irrigation and as sewer force mains.

What is Schedule 120 PVC pipe used for?

Generally, schedule 120 is used in high-pressure or industrial applications. On the other hand, schedule 80 PVC is ideal for applications that require a higher rating in terms of pressure as necessitated by plumbing codes than what schedule 40 is capable of handling.

What do the different colors of PVC pipe mean?

White for DWV and some low pressure applications. White, blue, and dark gray for cold water piping. Green for sewer service. Dark gray for industrial pressure applications.

What is class 315 PVC pipe used for?

In most of the industry SCH 40 PVC pipe is used for irrigation mainlines up to 1 1/2″ size. For 2″ size and larger Cl 315 PVC is used. Most building codes prohibit the use of 2″ and larger SCH 40 PVC pipe for pressurized water lines.

What is Schedule 40 PVC pipe used for?

PVC Schedule 40 pipe is used for drainage and lower pressure water flow applications. Schedule 40 PVC pipe can handle up to 140 degrees F in temperature. Pipe lengths come in standard 10′ or 20′ sections. PVC schedule 40 pipe is available in plain end or belled end that do not require coupling for installation.

What does Schedule 40 mean for PVC?

Schedule 40 PVC is usually white in color and has thinner walls, thus can handle less pressure than it’s counterpart. Schedule 40 PVC pipe works best for low water pressure applications. By contrast, Schedule 80 PVC is usually gray in color and has thicker walls; therefore, it can handle higher water pressures.

What is the strongest type of PVC pipe?

Schedule 40 pipe can handle pressure applications. Schedule 80 pipe is better suited for jobs with higher pressurization. The maximum pressure rating is listed on most PVC pipe and fittings.