Pipes are the key components of the water supply system. There are various types of pipes are used in the water supply systems.
In this article, I have categorized different types of pipes based on material. This classification of various types of pipes is purely based on the material used in the pipe.
- PVC/CPVC Pipes
- Concrete Pipes
- Cast Iron Pipes
- Copper Pipes
- Stainless Steel Pipes
- Galvanized Iron Pipes
Table of Contents
1. PVC/CPVC Pipes
PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride while CPVC stands for Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride.
PVC pipes are used for cold and normal water. They are soft and can bear moderate temperatures.
CPVC pipes are used for both cold and hot water. CPVC pipes are more rigid compared to PVC pipes.
2. Concrete Pipes
Concrete pipes are very rigid. These pipes are provided where loads are high. They are usually used in the sewerage system. In culverts, we also used concrete pipes.
Concrete pipes can bear heavy dynamic loads running on the road.
3. Cast Iron Pipes
Cast Iron Pipes are made of grey cast iron. They are cheap, corrosion-resistant, and highly durable. Cast iron pipes are used to bear high pressure. These pipes can be used for the transmission of water, gas, and sewage.
4. Copper Pipes
Copper pipes are highly durable. These are very expensive. Due to higher costs, the use of copper pipes is limited. It is used to transport water, gas, oil, etc.
Copper pipes can be used to supply hot or cold fluid.
5. Stainless Steel Pipes
Stainless steel pipes are iron pipes containing a high amount of carbon. These types of pipes are free from corrosion.
As we know that water reacts with iron. Hence, stainless steel popes are used instead of iron pipes.
Stainless steel pipes are more durable.
They can bear high pressure.
Stainless steel pipes are looks glossy and provide beautiful looks for the purpose of aesthetics.
6. Galvanized Iron Pipes
GI pipes are made by using mild steel strips of low carbon steel coils. These pipes are cheaper, light in weight, and easy to transport.
Galvanized iron pipes are zinc coated to provide resistance against corrosion.
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