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PVC Pipes-
Plastic piping is used in both pressure as well as non-pressure applications. The pressure applications are in hot and cold water distribution and in water service. The non-pressure applications are in building drains, sewers, waste and in vents (DWV). Some of the other applications are in swimming pool piping, fire sprinklers, irrigation, floor heating, ice melting and chilled water systems.
What are the joint systems that are used for PVC? Above ground piping usually uses PVG solvent cement joints. Some underground piping also uses it. These use the pipe in a bell or socket and the systems are both pressure and non-pressure. Underground systems usually use gasketed joints with different standards. Transition joints are made with threads, groo...
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