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    The document discusses various plumbing materials used for pipes and tubes, including their common uses, lengths, diameters, fitting methods, and tools used for cutting. ABS and cast iron pipes are described. PVC, CPVC, brass, polyethylene, iron, copper, braided metal, and stainless steel tubing are also summarized. Flexible copper tubing and PEX tubing are mentioned. [/SUMMARY]

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    The document discusses various plumbing materials used for pipes and tubes, including their common uses, lengths, diameters, fitting methods, and tools used for cutting. ABS and cast iron pipes are described. PVC, CPVC, brass, polyethylene, iron, copper, braided metal, and stainless steel tubing are also summarized. Flexible copper tubing and PEX tubing are mentioned. [/SUMMARY]

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    plumbInG mateRIals

    common pipe & tube types


    Benefits & Characteristics

    ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) was once approved for use in


    DWV systems. Most local codes now prohibit ABS for new installations,
    but in some cases it can be added to pre-existing ABS DWV systems.

    Cast iron is strong but hard to work with. Repairs should be made with
    plastic pipe, if allowed.

    PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is rigid plastic that resists heat and chemicals.
    Lightweight tubes and heavier Schedule 40.

    CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) rigid plastic is inexpensive and


    withstands high temperature and pressure.

    Chromed brass has an attractive shiny surface and is used for drain
    traps where appearance is important.

    PE (polyethylene) plastic is a black or bluish flexible pipe sometimes


    used for main water service lines as well as irrigation systems.

    Black pipe (iron pipe) generally is threaded at the ends to accept female-
    threaded fittings. Not for potable water.

    Rigid copper is used for water supply pipes. It resists corrosion and has
    smooth surfaces for good water flow.

    Braided metal is used for water supply tubes that connect shutoff valves
    to fixtures.

    Flexible stainless-steel (protective coated) connectors are used to


    attach gas appliances to supply stopcocks.

    Flexible stainless-steel (uncoated) connectors are used to attach gas


    appliances to supply stopcocks

    Chromed copper supply tube is used in areas where appearance is


    important. Easy to bend and fit.

    PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) is flexible and is approved by major


    building codes for water supply.

    Flexible copper tubing (not shown) bends easily and requires fewer
    couplings than rigid copper.

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    Common Uses Lengths Diameters Fitting Methods Tools Used for Cutting

    Pipes; drain traps Sold by linear ft. 2", 3", 4" Glue and plastic Miter box or hacksaw

    Main drain- waste- Banded neoprene


    5 ft., 10 ft. 3", 4" Snap cutter or hacksaw
    vent stack couplings

    Drain & vent pipes; 10 ft., 20 ft.; or Solvent glue and/or Tubing cutter, miter box,
    1¼", 1½", 2", 3", 4"
    drain traps sold by linear ft. plastic fittings or hacksaw

    Solvent glue and


    Hot & cold water Tubing cutter, miter box,
    10 ft. 3/8", ½", ¾", 1" plastic fittings, or with
    supply pipes or hacksaw
    compression fittings

    Valves & shutoffs;


    1¼", ½", ¾", Compression fittings, Tubing cutter, hacksaw,
    drain traps, supply Lengths vary
    1¼", 1½" or with metal solder or reciprocating saw
    risers

    Outdoor cold water Sold in coils of 25 Rigid PVC fittings and Ratchet-style plastic pipe
    ¼" to 1"
    supply pipes to hundreds of ft. stainless steel hose cutter or miter saw

    Hacksaw, power cutoff


    Sold in lengths
    Gas supply pipe ¾", 1" Threaded connectors saw or reciprocating saw
    up to 10 ft.
    with bi-metal blade

    Hot & cold water 10 ft., 20 ft.; or Metal solder or Tubing cutter, hacksaw,
    3/8", ½", ¾", 1"
    supply pipes sold by linear ft. compression fittings or jigsaw

    Compression coupling
    Supply tubes 12" or 20" 3/8" Do not cut
    or compression fittings

    Gas ranges, dryers,


    36" or 48" 5⁄8", ½" (OD) Compression coupling Do not cut
    water heaters

    Gas ranges, dryers,


    36" or 48" 5⁄8", ½" (OD) Compression coupling Do not cut
    water heaters

    Brass compression
    Supply tubing 12", 20", 30" 3/8" Tubing cutter or hacksaw
    fittings

    Water supply, Sold in coils of


    tubing for 25 ft. to hundreds ¼" to 1" Crimp fittings Tubing cutter
    radiant floors of ft.

    Brass flare fittings,


    Gas supply; hot & 30-ft., 60-ft. coils;
    ¼", 3/8", ½", ¾", 1" solder, compression Tubing cutter or hacksaw
    cold water supply or by ft.
    fittings

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