what defferences between pipe & tube ?
Generally, pipe has thicker walls and is inflexible, requiring elbows to make bends.
Tubing on the other hand has thin walls and can be bent (with an appropriate tool).
Also, in plumbing and HVAC, pipe size is given by the inside diameter, while tubing sizes are given by the outside diameter.
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Can PEX tubing be used for waste-water?
Can PEX tubing be used to replace our existing waste water pipes, which are under the slab of our house?
Thanks!
you are better off using pvc pipe for waste water. pex is too expensive and needs support for long runs where pvc is a lot more rigid. I dont reccomend [...]
Can I use a 4″ rubber flex connector on a horizontal toilet drain line?
I need to move an existing steel toilet drain and connect to new PVC. Also, any input regarding which is best: to saw/grind the steel pipe or use a diamond chain pipe cutter. Thanks.
The rubber coupler must be a type [...]
What size PVC pipe should I use?
I bought a rain barrel and one of the features is an overflow hose. In the event of an overflow, I need to channel the water from the back yard to the front yard. I thought I would have the overflow hose connect to or drain into PVC pipe [...]
How do I change the piston seal on a hydraulic ram (on a 15 ton JCB)?
Ok, so the simple “unbolt the rod end plate, slide out the ram and replace the seal” isnt quite what I’m looking for.
The ram is on a JCB excavator and holds probably 10 or 20 litres of fluid (which I [...]