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To change or withdraw your consent choices for ThoughtCo. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page. It was not until that the systematic development of extrusion technology began. Encouraged by the results obtained from primitive pre-war PVC pipelines, several European and American companies realized the enormous potential for PVC pipes. These companies pursued the technology, both in formulation and processing. Systematic research and trials were successful in the development of effective stabilizers, lubricants and processing aids, together with processing machinery engineered specifically for PVC.
During this time period, PVC pipe began competing with traditional products in a number of major markets, such as: gas distribution; sewer and drainage; water distribution; electrical conduit; chemical processing; and drain, waste and vent piping. Hi Heidi, thanks for checking out thePlumber! That is a great question that unfortunately has no concrete answer.
As with any new technology, you have early adopters and late adopters — the widespread use of PVC took a couple of decades, for a variety of reasons.
It is also worth noting that PVC like any other technology has evolved and gotten better and more specific to certain applications over the years.
Good read though! It sure seems like they are trying to hide the exact date that it became law in u. I must be not wording it right or something. Hi Lisa. That is a real testament to the life spam of this pipe material. I have pvc pipes that are 30 years old. I have noticed they are rather brittle when trying to cut them for repairs. I know that PVC is not used for water distribution anymore.
Do you know when that code change took effect? Eden, Where did you get that information from? As someone working in the water utility industry, I know for a fact that PVC is the go-to choice for water mains. PEX is the main choice of plumbers for water piping in buildings today. CPVC is recommended for HOT water distribution because it can handle temperatures up to degrees Fahrenheit, where as PVC is good for up to degrees Fahrenheit, though both are safe for potable water distribution.
I recall that PVC waste pipe was only sold in grey when introduced in the s. Black and white became readily available later on. Your email address will not be published. Companies like B. Goodrich—an American establishment still widely known today for its car tires. The rest, as they say, is history. Tagged Plastics PVC.
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