3.
PVC and CPVC Pipes - Schedule 80
Nominal Pipe
Size
(inches)
Outside
Diameter
(inches)
Minimum Wall
Thickness
(inches)
Inside Diameter
*)
(inches)
Weight
(lb/ft)
PVC CPVC
6 6.625 0.432 5.761 5.42 5.82
8 8.625 0.500 7.625 8.05 8.83
10 10.750 0.593 9.564 12.00 13.09
12 12.750 0.687 11.376 16.50 18.0
14 14.000 0.750 12.500 19.30
16 16.000 0.843 14.314 25.44
*)
Inside Diameter = Outside Diameter - 2 x Minimum Wall Thickness
PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
• strong and rigid
• chemical resistant to many acids and bases
• could possibly be damaged by some solvents and chlorinated hydrocarbons
• maximum temperature up to 140
o
F (60
o
C)
• usable for water, gas and drainage systems
• not useable in hot water systems
Operating Temp
(°F)
Operating Temp
(°C)
De-Rating
Factor
73 22.8 1.00
80 26.7 0.88
90 32.2 0.75
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4.
Operating Temp
(°F)
Operating Temp
(°C)
De-Rating
Factor
100 37.8 0.62
110 43.3 0.51
120 48.9 0.40
130 54.4 0.31
140 60 0.22
CPVC - Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
• similar to PVC - but designed for water up to approx. 180
o
F (82
o
C)
Operating Temp
(°F)
Operating Temp
(°C)
De-Rating
Factor
73 - 80 22.8 - 26.7 1.00
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