Types Of Pipes Used In Water Supply System/Plumbing
Types Of Pipes: The types of pipes commonly used in water distribution or plumbing system are described below. 1. Cast Iron Pipes: Cast iron pipes or CI pipes are broadly utilized for distribution of water because they are less expensive, corrosion resistant, and long lasting. Cl pipes are mainly produced by following four techniques. 1. Horizontally cast (MC ware pipes) 2. Vertically cast (Pit cast in sand molds) 3. Centrifugally cast in sand lines molds spun type. 4. Centrifugally cast in water- cooled molds. Uses of horizontally cast CI pipes are presently pretty much outdated, that's why they are infrequently produced these days. Centrifugally cast pipes are most widely used because they have more grained dense structure and uniform thickness. Generally, CI pipes are 3-6 m long, so much heavy, and require extra care to avoid from damaging while transporting and creating connections. 2. Steel Pipes: Steel pipes are utilized in water mains circumstances where the pipes