Flexible PVC Pipes: Pros And Cons That You Need To Be Aware Of!

Posted by Shreedurgaelectroplast on January 12th, 2021

Today, we’re going to talk about one of the most common piping systems which is known as flexible PVC pipes.

It is made up of polyvinyl chloride which is more commonly known as PVC, and at the same time has become a popular choice for plumbing pipes in current years. This is one of those materials which is a thermoplastic polymer. If we coin it in other words, then it is made out of a mixture of plastic and vinyl. PVC pipes are very rigid and are generally white, cream or grey in colour. They are most of the times used for highly pressurized areas, such as in a home's main current supply line. PVC pipes work in a wide range of applications that include transporting current through wires and other such uses.

Depending on what the application is, you can go for a particular thickness and also the configuration that is made to best support that particular application. 

Now, we’re here with the pros and cons of flexible PVC pipes which will let you believe which one you should opt for and which not.

Pros and Cons of Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes:

PVC pipes have gained popularity because of some important advantages they offer, including:

• Longevity: Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe is something which is not subject to rust or corrosion, so unless and until it experiences some kind of unexpected trouble or damage, it can last indefinitely in your home or workplace. Even the ones which are the most durable metals that are used in plumbing pipes do not have the power to live up to the impressive lifespan of PVC. This is the ability of these pipes.

• Ability to Handle Pressure: Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe is quite often used when it comes to the main supply line which goes into your home as it is able to handle high pressure at all the costs.

• Ease of Use: Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe is very light as compared to metal pipes, that makes it even more easy to transport and to deal with. At the same time, it is also easy to work with them because there is no such kind of soldering required to connect pipes. Instead of that, pipes are specifically glued together.

• Low Cost: Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe is low in cost as compared to others. Especially when it is compared to copper, Polyvinyl Chloride is a very inexpensive option when it comes to plumbing pipes.

While Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe has some marked benefits, it has a couple of non-benefits, too. These include the following:

• Susceptibility to Warping: Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe is not made accordingly to transport hot water. This is due to the reason that most plastics have such a thing in which the heat can cause the material to melt.

• Size: Sizing options for Polyvinyl Chloride pipes are limited, and that can turn out to be an issue at times. No matter if your PVC piping is a perfect size, fittings that are used to connect PVC pipes tend to be bulky, and that can be problematic when it comes to tight spaces.