Recently I spent sewer pipes to drain the pit, so wondered what use the pipe. When went to the plumbing shop, I was a light shock. Multiple colors tubes put me in mild surprise - what do you choose? 😲
Climbing as ever on the Internet, he began to seek out information about this motley variety. By grouping all the information on the sections you want to share it.
Thus, the pipes are 5 colors: gray, red, black and white, green, or blue.
Gray tube.
It is mainly used for indoor installation. The wall thickness of the pipe is 2.7 mm.
gray pipe Pros:
+ Withstands temperature of 95 degrees;
+ Resistant to chemicals and acids;
+ Good sound insulation.
Cons gray pipe:
- Do not withstand the mechanical stresses can crack;
- Not suitable for the operating conditions at low temperatures.
Red (brown) of the tube:
+ Resistant to mechanical load during operation in winter; (street) sewerage. Red pipe wall thicker than sulfur: 3 - 3.2 mm, enable laying at a depth of 6 meters.
Pluses red tube:
+ Resistant to mechanical stress;
+ Resistant to low temperatures during winter operation;
Disadvantages red tube:
- Withstand the temperature of not more than 65 degrees.
White pipe:
White pipes do not differ from the gray. The same characteristics and properties. They say that if the white tube more silent, but my opinion is that this is a publicity stunt. They are used when you need a nice view of pipes.
Ferrous pipe:
These tubes are made of a high-pressure polymers. They are rarely used as a stand alone product. Used mainly as a cable - channels, and as a non-pressure water tender. Application temperature not more than 60 degrees and not more than the depth of the gasket 80 cm.
Black tubes have a large number of advantages. They are easy to install. It is also relatively inexpensive and durable.
The green (or blue) of the tube:
These pipes are used for draining drainage systems. They are very strong, but very flexible. Also, the green tubes are very resistant to large changes in temperature. They perforated surface in order to penetrate deep into the water pipe.
Summarize.
If you have decided for what purpose you need the trumpet, then all you have to choose them by color. It is also necessary to choose their diameter and length. To install sewer pipes do not need any special skills and knowledge, you will be able to make their own.