What is a Schedule 80 fitting?
Schedule 80 PVC fittings, also know as Polyvinyl Chloride, are used for many applications. Application uses are industrial irrigation, water treatment plants and chemical facilities. Schedule 80 fittings are made with thicker walls for higher pressure applications.
What is Lasco PVC?
LASCO manufactures a broad spectrum of PVC fittings for Golf and Irrigation applications, including Swing and Swivel Joints (which we invented), Inserts, Push Fittings, Nipples, Manifold Systems, Taps and Transition Fittings for PE piping, Repair Couplings and Inserts.
Will schedule 40 fittings work schedule 80 pipe?
Because schedule 40 PVC and schedule 80 PVC pipe have the same outer diameter, you can use schedule 40 PVC fittings with schedule 80 PVC pipe and vice versa. If you’re using the PVC pipe and fittings for industrial or chemical applications, you probably need to use schedule 80 PVC.
Where is Sch 80 PVC required?
The only time schedule 80 PVC conduit would be required is when the service cable is exposed to physical damage. The AHJ needs to determine if the cables are exposed to physical damage since there is not a definition of physical damage in the code.
Can Schedule 80 PVC be buried?
According to NEC 352 it can also be buried directly into the earth, encased in concrete, and used in areas exposed to direct sunlight. For areas subject to physical damage, you should use Schedule 80 PVC Conduit for the same applications (above).
What is the difference between white and GREY PVC?
The most noticeable difference between regular PVC and electrical PVC is the color of the pipes. PVC pipe that is used for plumbing is usually white while electrical conduit PVC is usually gray. Therefore, Schedule 80 pipes should not be used as an electrical conduit.
What is strongest PVC pipe?
Schedule 80 pipe is designed with a thicker wall. This means the pipe is thicker and stronger, and as a result it can handle higher pressures. You are probably most familiar with schedule 40 PVC pipe.
How long will PVC pipe last underground?
100 years
The Water Research Foundation reported that 100 years is a conservative estimate for a properly designed and installed PVC pipe. Dig-up studies on PVC pipe materials around the world report no degradation after decades of operational service.
What’s the strongest PVC pipe?
Schedule 40 PVC pipe is strong, rigid, and can handle pressure applications. For jobs that require a higher pressurization though, schedule 80 pipe is better suited. Most PVC pipe and fittings have a maximum pressure rating listed so you know what it can handle.