If you're doing a plumbing installation or repair, you'll need to buy pipe and pipe fittings. Here's some help figuring out which fittings you need. The post A Guide To Pipe Fittings and How To Use ...

Insights: Global CPVC Pipe Market. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the global CPVC Pipe market size is estimated to be worth US$ 1342 million in 2022 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2483 ...

As for PVC and CPVC pipes, Enck said there's not enough scientific evidence to suggest they are safe. The Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association, based in Irving, Texas, has not responded yet to a request ...

Sealing C-PVC pipe penetrations with EPDM or Nitrile links the C-PVC piping will cause Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC) and degradation of the piping to occur more rapidly. John Stephenson is a ...

Are you planning to install or replace plumbing pipes in your home? You've probably heard that plastic pipes made of PEX or PVC are competing with copper in popularity, but what are they, exactly?

PVC - Pros - Long life. PVC has a predicted lifespan of 50-70 years or more, compared with 40-50 years for PEX. - Lower cost. PVC is less expensive to purchase than PEX, although it usually will ...