Feb 19 2010, 12:02 AM
QUOTE(chiehlim @ Feb 17 2010, 05:58 PM)
Hi All,
Anyone know which kind of water pipe is better? ABS or PVC? Asked some contractors and they give different recommendations. Some say ABS is better because of the joint which uses some kind of solvent to connect 2 joints. Some say ABS not good because the pipes come in various sizes and it is easy to connect 2 different sizes incorrectly leaving too large gap in between. Some say PVC not good because the metal joint can disintegrate and break over the years.
Really confusing....
Thanks
Lim
if choose between only ABS & PVC, then PVC is the better bet.Anyone know which kind of water pipe is better? ABS or PVC? Asked some contractors and they give different recommendations. Some say ABS is better because of the joint which uses some kind of solvent to connect 2 joints. Some say ABS not good because the pipes come in various sizes and it is easy to connect 2 different sizes incorrectly leaving too large gap in between. Some say PVC not good because the metal joint can disintegrate and break over the years.
Really confusing....
Thanks
Lim
Few years back, Syabas only approve ABS for internal plumbing but now PVC made a come back.
ABS piping main problem r from the fitting esp. "T" & elbow. cracks, broke is common
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