Schedule ratings are used to rate how thick and strong a pipe is. Schedule 40 pipe is considered the normal strength and thickness for plastic piping and is generally used for drainage pipes and plumbing systems in residential construction. What is Schedule 40 Pipe Used for? Schedule 40 piping is a plastic pipe which is manufactured using the most common specifications for strength and thickness. It can be found in virtually any residential construction site and is used to provide plumbing and drainage for water and waste systems. The main water lines are generally run throughout the residential building using standard PVC pipes with the schedule 40 pipe being used to branch out to the different applications such as toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and water heaters. Drainage for waste water is also generally done using a schedule 40 pipe. These pipes will usually run from sink, bathtub and toilets directly down into the waste water system provided. This will vary ...
Plumbing systems made of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) are widely used in all manner of residential and commercial construction. PVC pipe is light weight and easy to work with, can readily handle temperature and pressure changes and resists rotting and corrosion, literally for years. However building plumbing systems requires more than just straight pipes, they also need a full range of fittings. Here's a summary of some of the common types of PVC fittings available and and an overview of their functions. Elbows Elbows are installed between two lengths of pipe to allow for a change in direction usually 45 or 90. T Joints T joints are so named because they're shaped like the letter "T". They're used to make right angle joints or connections, most commonly to create a right angle branch running off a 'through pipe'. You make the connection by cutting the 'through pipe' and inserting inserting the top part of the "T" joint into th...
