What Makes Pvc Sanitary Pipes And Fittings Different From Conventional Pipes?

When it comes to the installation of pipelines and fittings for sanitary systems, increasingly plastic pipes are being employed. Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is one of the oldest materials used for sanitary pipe connections and they are extremely different from the conventional pipes, offering a whole host of benefits. Let us take a look at what makes PVC different from conventional pipes:

1.       The PVC pipe connector and pipe systems do not break down easily even when exposed to harsh water conditions. They are resistant to regular wear and tear and do not crack under pressure, giving them a much higher service life as compared to metal pipes which are more prone to damage under harsh service conditions.

2.       PVC sanitary pipe systems also ensure that there is optimal pressure for water supply throughout the system, even over the long term. Unlike metal pipes which have the tendency to acquire scaling deposits if exposed to water with high salt deposits, plastic PVC pipes are resistant to scaling and their smooth inner bore keeps the pressure high.

3.       There is also another advantage to installing sanitary pipes and sanitary pipe fittings of PVC in that there is no risk of contamination. In conventional pipes, there is the risk of rusting and corrosion, which can cause the water being supplied to become contaminated and thus pose health hazards for the people coming into contact with it.

4.       Pipes and fittings made of PVC are easy to install with fewer joints which provide leakproof efficiency for sanitary pipelines. They are easily joined with mechanical couplings and a solvent cement provided by the PVC distributors and do not need any specialized equipment for installation unlike conventional pipes which are heavy and cumbersome to install, often requiring specialized tools for installation.

5.       Plastic PVC pipes are different from conventional pipes because of their sustainability. They have a lower carbon footprint form manufacture to installation and are even recycled for reuse after they outlast their first service life, which goes as high as 50 year and more. Conventional pipes are not only harmful for the environment, often containing hazardous heavy metals and are also not sustainable.

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