Schedule 40 PVC vs. Schedule 40 Foam Core - Love Plumbing
Apr 9, 2008 · The builder (gen'l contractor) was instructed to use Schedule 40 PVC and now we see there is Schedule 40 Foam Core in the house (including the exterior waste lines).
Home built with Charlotte sch40 cellular core waste lines
Jan 18, 2024 · With ABS we use sch 40 foam core, that could be a differance between abs and pvc, Ive never heard comment that foam core was better or as good as solid core in drainage …
Schedule 40 PVC vs. Schedule 40 Foam Core PVC - Love Plumbing …
Feb 6, 2005 · On the east coast Charlotte Pipe and Foundry makes PVC "solid wall" schedule 40 DWV pipe and also PVC "Foam Core" schedule 40 DWV pipe. The contract between the …
Don't use cellular core PVC for venting - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Sep 30, 2017 · I didn't know there were two kinds of Schedule 40 PVC. The wording to me seemed like cell core was something different than Sch 40, and was so eager to install didn't …
PVC Schedule 40 & PVC DWV - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Jun 5, 2024 · The solid 3 inch and 4 inch schedule 40 is usually dual-rated for pressure and DWV. While solid is stronger, it costs more. Normal couplings can connect foam core (DWV only) …
Can I Bury Foam Core PVC - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Oct 6, 2021 · I was planning to use 3” PVC and possibly tie in one of my downspouts. The 3” PVC sold by the big box stores is foam core. The bottom of the trench will start at 6” depth next to …
Drain pipe, PVC or ABS? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Nov 10, 2021 · Hello, which 4" drain pipe would last longest and without issues? I see a lot of foam core with a thin wall, it doesn't seem good. I'm guessing running a snake down a foam …
Foam core ABS for main underground sewer line to street in the …
Jan 22, 2024 · City of Seattle wants PVC pipe. Deeper than 18" over top of pipe can be SDR 35 gasketed, under 18" cover it must be SCH 40 PVC well casing / solid core.. Specifically says …
ABS Foam Core in Trench with Pressurized System?
Aug 17, 2021 · I use sch 40 abs foam core for everything the code states sewer and water may run in same trench providing the sewer piping is a material aprooved for use withen the …
Types of DWV (drain-waste-vent) PVC Sched 40 PVC vs COEX …
Mar 7, 2018 · Please explain the differences or point me to an existing forum explaining DWV PVC vs Coex Cell Core vs ABS. I'm familiar with Sched 40 and 80 PVC and ABS DWV pipe …