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Pressure Rated PVC
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:34 am
by octane89
I know what it is and how to see if it is or not, but on pvc thats says Nsf-pw, what is their pressure rating? On pipe it's obvious since it's listed right there already. I have a 3" tee and am working on a 300+ cubic in pneumatic and I want to use the highest pressure I can. The rule of thumb is don't go over the weakest parts rating, but I don't know what some parts are rated too.
If you need to know what parts I may be using, it's mostly tee's and elbows (in 2").
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:19 am
by SpudUke5
I wouldnt use pvc for pressure over 300 even though some of it may say 300 psi or more. I would just go with copper or other metals.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:26 am
by TurboSuper
Yeah, or just go with SCH80 or SCH120 to be on the safe side.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:37 am
by BC Pneumatics
Pressure rated fittings hold as much as the same size pipe. (The exception to this is threaded fittings, which will usually hold less pressure before leaking)
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:55 am
by cwazy1
ummm guys i think he is saying hes gonna build a 300+ cubic inch chamber. not a 300psi cannon.
as for the rating on fittings, BC is correct. ^^
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 9:27 am
by octane89
Ok thanks for the info. And cwazy1 is right on the 300 cubic in part, but Im still gonna try to go as high as I can in psi.