Plumbers in Pleasant Hill deal with two distinct categories of pipe in their daily routine, plastic and metal. Plastic pipe is further broken down into PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and CPVC (Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride). There are also a number of metals used in the manufacture of pipes that are used in plumbing; copper and galvanized steel pipes are the most common although cast iron waste pipes are also used. Just as there are different materials, there are different uses and each type of pipe has a specific purpose.
Plumbers in Pleasant Hill use plastic pipe a great deal as it is the choice for carrying the high pressure water supply in the building. Plastic pipe is manufactured in sizes from as small as half inch up to four inches in diameter. The larger the diameter, the thicker the pipe wall as well. PVC pipe cannot carry hot water as the heat will distort the pipe and cause it to warp.
CPVC pipe can carry hot water as well as cold. It is usually a bright yellow color whereas PVC is normally white or perhaps gray. There are other plastic pipes which are available for specific uses. PEX (Cross linked Polyethylene) can also be used for hot and cold water but as it has considerably higher resistance to heat it is often reserved for water-based heating systems. It also comes in different colors which identify whether it is carrying hot water or cold.
Of all the metal pipes that are commonly used by the plumbers in Pleasant Hill, copper is by far the favorite. Copper pipe is somewhat more expensive than plastic pipe but can withstand very high temperatures. Copper pipe comes in various sizes, the straight lengths have been tempered and copper pipe that is delivered in coils has been left soft. Copper pipe has somewhat thinner walls than plastic and is joined by soldering.
Galvanized steel pipes have been in use for many years. As the pipe is galvanized it resists corrosion. As the price of plastic pipe continues to fall and the price of galvanized steel pipe continues to rise it is becoming less and less popular and is being replaced by PEX which is equally strong and durable.
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