Drainage Pipe

Among the different plastic materials for pipes and fittings, polyvinyl chloride or PVC is one of the preferred ones. Over the decades since its introduction, PVC has also been modified in composition and structure to derive the unplasticized PVC and the chlorinated PVC, uPVC and CPVC respectively. Each of these pipe materials has its own properties, and being derivatives of PVC, they also have some similarities while also having some differences in their properties. Let us try and understand the differences and similarities between the CPVC and uPVC pipes and fittings from the aspect of their different properties:

The drain pipe network of any building channels the wastewater out in the correct manner. A clogged drainage pipe can damage the sewage system and in the long run even affect the construction of the building. Generally, not much attention is given to the water exiting buildings, which is why we do not realize the damage we cause to it by flushing down food and other solid wastes, hair, diapers, etc. These solid wastes can clog the drains and stress the pipes. Here are a few handy measures you can make use of to prevent blockages and clogs in the drainage pipe system: