Michael P Reilly
Member
What is the correct PVC pipe to use for DWV in a residential home in IPC territory?
I have done a lot of piping of various things with sch 40 PVC. I know there is thicker and thinner pipes but always gravitated to the 40. I even did all of my irrigation in sch 40 knowing full well that most companies would have used thinner pipe. I just have seen that stuff crack and break too often.
I am about to buy some substantial quantities of 3" and 4" pipe meant for my home sewer system. I would just like to make sure I am purchasing the right stuff. I know there is sch 40 PVC labeled as DWV. I know to use the DWV fittings not the higher pressure ones. Is there a more appropriate pipe sch I should be using? Lighter, thinner, maybe cheaper? hub end or clean end?
What specific pipe do you professionals use?
I have done a lot of piping of various things with sch 40 PVC. I know there is thicker and thinner pipes but always gravitated to the 40. I even did all of my irrigation in sch 40 knowing full well that most companies would have used thinner pipe. I just have seen that stuff crack and break too often.
I am about to buy some substantial quantities of 3" and 4" pipe meant for my home sewer system. I would just like to make sure I am purchasing the right stuff. I know there is sch 40 PVC labeled as DWV. I know to use the DWV fittings not the higher pressure ones. Is there a more appropriate pipe sch I should be using? Lighter, thinner, maybe cheaper? hub end or clean end?
What specific pipe do you professionals use?
