Heavy pvc vs packaged stuff

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FatDaddy

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I am putting in traps for kitchen sinks and note that the stuff in packages at,say ACE,HD,TrueValue,seems thinner and sort of "cheap" compared to the heavier (Schedule 40-type connections) that is sold separately.
I do not feel comfortable using brass and plated metals.Plastic seems easier to work with.What should I be asking/looking for? Do you suggest that I go to a plumbing supply house or will they give me the same thin stuff?
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You are talking "Tubular" vs. "Schedule 40" 2 different things.

Tubular should be fine for a kitchen sink as long as you install it properly.
 

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I actually prefer plastic tubular traps and waste arms. I have fewer leaks and thye should last a lifetime.
 
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