what types of pipe carry water?
There are 3 common types of plastic pipes are available in market, as given below. 1  Unplasticized PVC (UPVC) or rigid pipes for use with cold water. 2  Plasticized PVC pipes which are plasticized with addition of rubber. 3  Chlorinated PVC (CPVC) pipes which can withstand higher temperatures upto 120 0 (used to carry hot water).
3. Galvanized Iron (GI) Pipes. Galvanized Iron Pipe. This type of pipe is used for water supply work inside the building. These pipes are wrought steel pipes provided with zinc coating. They are available in light, medium and heavy grades depending on the thickness of the metal.
The two major categories of plumping pipe are plastic and metal. Plastic pipes include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated polyvinyl chlorine (CPVC), PEX pipe and PolyPipeÂ®. Copper, stainless steel and galvanized steel are all types of metal plumbing pipe. Not all pipes are as useful or effective as others, and each type is used for a specific purpose in plumbing. PVC pipe is a type of plastic plumbing pipe primarily used to transport high pressured water. It is available in several standard sizes, ranging from Â½ inch (1.3 centimeters) to 4 inches (10.2 centimeters) in diameter. PVC pipe is only made to handle cold water, as hot water will cause the pipe to warp.