White (water) PVC is pressure rated and gray (Electrical) PVC is not. White PVC is softer than Gray so it bends easier. Gray uses the single step clear PVC cement won't leave blue or read stains as many times it's in the open and can be seen. (Note you can use the clear cement on white for non pressure uses.)
What do the different colors of PVC pipe mean?
Blue pipes are used for potable or drinking water. Green pipes are sewer and drain lines. Lavender or purple pipes carry reclaimed wastewater that undergoes filtration and disinfection treatment before being reused for irrigation.Oct 2, 2017
Can gray PVC pipe be used for water?
Gray conduit is not rated for pressure pipe applications and may not be suitable for potable water use. Stabilizers and other ingredients used in conduit PVC may be toxic; conduit PVC is not held to the same drinking water standards as NSF marked pipe and should not be used in potable water systems.
What color is Schedule 80 PVC pipe?
gray
Is Schedule 80 PVC always GREY?
Schedule 80 PVC is well suited for industrial and chemical applications. Although schedule 80 PVC is usually gray, sometimes it can be white.
What is the GREY PVC pipe called?
Polybutylene pipe is a gray plastic tubing that was commonly used as a water-supply plumbing pipe between 1978 and 1995, at which time it was discontinued due to reports of pipes rupturing. In new construction, it was replaced by copper or more dependable forms of plastic pipe, such as CPVC and PEX.Jun 9, 2021
What does GREY PVC mean?
electrical conduit
What is Sch 80 PVC pipe used for?
Schedule 80 PVC pipe is used for industrial and higher pressure water flow applications. Schedule 80 PVC pipe can handle 140 degrees F in temperature. The pipe comes in standard 10' or 20' sections and is available in plain end or belled end so no coupling is needed for installation.
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.
What's the difference between Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 PVC pipe?
Schedule 40 pipe has thinner walls, so it is best for applications involving relatively low water pressure. Schedule 80 pipe has thicker walls and is able to withstand higher PSI (pounds per square inch). This makes it ideal for industrial and chemical applications.Jan 5, 2017
Can Schedule 80 PVC be used for electrical?
Gray Schedule 80 PVC fittings and pipe are not for electrical conduit. The fittings sold for plumbing applications do not have the required approvals for electrical applications. So even though they look similar make sure the right PVC parts are used for the right applications.
What is GREY PVC pipe called?
Be aware that Schedule 80 PVC piping is also gray in color like PVC conduit piping, but Schedule 80 is a plumbing pipe, similar to the white Schedule 40 PVC piping.
What colors does PVC pipe come in?
PVC pipes are white or dark gray in color. CPVC is off-white, light gray, or yellow in color.
What is GREY PVC for?
Grey PVC is used as electrical conduit and is better suited for sunlight resistance. The fittings for this type of pipe are made to pull wires into and not intended for containing pressured fluids. White is for plumbing applications. Both use the same solvents and glues.