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    PLUMBING PIPES

    TYPE OF PIPE MEANING USES JOINTING METHOD LENGTH

    PVC PIPE polyvinyl chloride water distribution, sewer and drain lines solvent cement 3-6 mtrs.
    supply of water, acidic water, and alkaline water
    CPVC PIPE chlorinated polyvinyl chloride hot and cold water supply solvent cement 3-5 mtrs.

    UPVC PIPE unplasticized polyvinyl chloride drinking water supply lines solvent cement 3-6 trs

    PPR PIPE Polypropylene construction of cold and hot water systems electrofusion 4 mtrs

    G.I PIPE Galvanized Iron Pipe supply water, gas or any other liquid threading 6 mtrs.

    COPPER PIPE carry hot water or steam or HVAC threaded fit./ soldier 12ft. / 3 mtrs

    CONCRETE PIPE storm drains, sewer lines, and culverts cement plaster

    HDPE PIPE High Density Polyethylene water mains, gas mains, sewer mains, fire electrofusion 15m /roll
    slurry transfer lines,elctrical and communications
    HUBLESS PIPE sanitary,waste, vent,sewer, storm drainage rubber gasket,coupling

    CAST-IRON PIPE transmission of water, gas&sewage, and drainage caulking 3.7-5.5 mtrs.
    1. SV for building installations
    2. XV for underground installation

    BRASS PIPE large distribution system: water tanks, well soldering


    pump fittings and hot & cold
    ABS PIPE acrylonitrile butadiene styrene drain, waste, and vent piping systems plastic adhesives

    STEEL PIPE water, gas or certain other liquid welding, pipe thread 6 mtrs.

    PEX PIPE hot and cold, municipal water service line crimp rings

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