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Characteristics of the different types of pipes

Pipes are subdivided depending on the application to: water pressure, sewage, gas pipeline, heating and for cable, telephone and electrical wires. We'll look at those that are directly related to home plumbing.

are made of steel tubes as galvanized and no , cast iron, plastic, and ceramic. It can be identified separately of stainless steel pipes, which are much longer than other steel pipes, look quite nice and do not require further processing (eg, dyeing) during operation. There are also asbestos cement and metal pipes. That is, how good the plumbing pipes, is largely dependent on the material from which they are made, and the quality of workmanship. The latter continues to be desired. 0B evidenced by the annual summer-spring-autumn and sometimes winter repairs. You can not even leave the house, just look out the window. Vengeance roars excavator, biting into the frozen ground, can hear cheerful shouts superintendent, tired men without enthusiasm to perform normal routine work. It — sad and, unfortunately, an integral lyrics of our public life. But do not let the bad news, let's talk about the kinds of pipes, their features and benefits.

 


Steel Tube

So the pipe. The most popular and familiar among them are steel pipes, galvanized, and I must say, the full law. Steel has been and remains perhaps the production of durable material used in large-scale modern industry and for domestic purposes. Furthermore, we must tell you that further enhances the fortress of steel pipes process for their preparation. Two Ways: welded and tselnotyanuty. As the name suggests, the first method involves the use of the welding machine and unavoidable seams at the joints, in the field of welding. It is here that the most likely to cause defects in the case of low-quality connection parts of pipes in one whole. Therefore, the highest quality and durable of all existing are weldless, seamless pipes made of steel, covered with a deposited layer of zinc (galvanized called and why). Seamless tubes are one, not assembled from components, which ensures their durability. And zinc, which may be coated with such pipes, frees you from having to take any additional measures to protect them from rust formation flying.

Such pipes do not require priming and painting, except in places designed for compounds (they applied thread, and this operation will inevitably damaged galvanized). Take the time to take care of this: setting in the apartment of seamless galvanized pipe, prime the paint and it ends with the application thread. If you have purchased non-galvanized seamless tubes, the processing should be subject to the entire outer surface of the product. As welded and seamless tubes — galvanized or not — interconnected with special devices with an unusual name to our ears — fittings, of which we have already mentioned. Afraid of the word is not necessary. Sami fittings are simple in appearance, they have another name - the clutch. Have you seen them probably hundreds of times, stopping the eye at the junction of the pipe. Remember one thing: steel tubes must be connected as steel fittings, that is, products made from the same material as the pipe. Why are we talking about this? The fact that there is a bad tradition of connecting steel pipe fittings, cast iron, not out of malice, but out of ignorance or negligence. And what happens when it? Being in direct contact with the iron, the material is subjected to anti-corrosion treatment (galvanized steel), it begins to be subjected to the destructive influence of iron rust and gradually " death " It adheres to the ineligible alien Cast iron fittings. By itself, the iron fitting are very good and reliable, but it is desirable to use the collection of the iron component or in combination with other metals homogeneous. For steel, he will not do.

We'll talk about the fittings in the future, right now we can only say that this simple device is generally better to have a reserve in the closet, and in several instances. You will be interesting to learn how to distinguish iron from steel. This will help you avoid mistakes when choosing a pipe without the help of a specialist. So read on and do not be afraid.

Decant metal, causing your doubts, a few drops of sulfuric acid, observing the utter caution. Wait for a while — three or four minutes — Wash with water and place on which dripped. In any case, whether iron or steel, on metal soon tread characteristic stain. The whole point is, what color it is. If black, it means that before you steel. And rather than tread the black spot, the steel is better — This quality index hardening steel. If the tread is gray spot in front of you — iron pipe. Do not be afraid that the slick will ruin the tube, or at least its appearance, no! It is easily washed off with plain water. Depending upon its thickness, pipes are divided into three categories: light, ordinary and enhanced. You should be aware that a significant thickness of metal has both a positive way (high corrosion) and negative: they are worse and harder to bend in the repair and assembly work. Different steel pipes and diameter, and stands out as the outer and inner diameter of the pipe. Last we can see by looking through the tube to light why it is called a diameter in the world. The diameter of the clearance is taken into account in major assembly work.

Cast iron pipes

Cast in domestic plumbing — traditional material, which has its reasons: it is relatively cheap, reliable enough, why, and continues to be an alternative to stainless steel pipes or metallopolymers. As much as we might wish to avoid this, we have to stop again on the quality — it is so traditionally for domestic plumbing. He casts himself has got nothing to do with it. It has brought many benefits to humanity from the time when it learned of his produce. The whole point is to manufacture it we often limping. So we've been telling you about the benefits of metal-pipe, which is mainly done abroad, and on the zinc-coated, of seamless steel pipes. The latter also made domestic manufacturers, but the method of manufacture is largely guaranteed quality.

How to detect flaws in the cast-iron pipe? Naturally, primarily by careful examination of its external surface. It should not be mounds, hollows, gaps or cracks, foreign spots indicating the presence of slag. Pay attention to the section of the tube: what is the quality of the metal itself? The wall of the pipe throughout its thickness from the front to the reverse side to be uniformly fine-grained, dense, homogeneous. In addition, check the quality of the tube by tapping: the sound should be smooth and hollow; in those areas where the audio tone changing internal defect is likely. Here the situation - both sick tooth, the process of decay that can occur under the guise of seemingly prosperous. To detect this type of damage and knocking applied.

Acquired cast iron pipe must have a corrosion protection, or in continuous operation, it does not serve you for a long time. One way to protect against corrosion is to coat the outer surface of the pipe bitumen manufactured from petroleum. Of course, you can apply it yourself, having the necessary expertise and materials. Next, it is necessary to remind you of how important the right, a quality connection iron pipe designs. To do this, you must have quality, tow made from hemp fibers and of sufficient length. Tow must be free from all sorts of impurities, do not contain wood. Tow timber will not be able to properly perform its insulating function, whereby the tube soon begins to leak at the joints. The consequences are well known: wet ceiling or rotten floors.

Strictly speaking, we would not recommend you to perform the installation of cast iron pipe for your property in the absence of a specialist. The most priority in our environment still is holding this type of work a competent master, looking for a job where you can learn a lot. Nuances and tricks here — a great multitude, as when the power supply system. Therefore, follow the wise rule: " Not sure — do not touch ". But we have a concern that we will intimidate you iron. What are you! Everything will be fine. This is an excellent sanitary material and in the right hands it becomes a powerful and reliable water supply system.

Instead, you can use the ceramic iron pipes: both the first and second are successfully used for outdoor sewer system. In addition, the ceramic pipes are protected from the corrosive damage to a special coating. For this purpose a particularly resistant coating, which is covered by both external and internal surface of the pipe. The walls have ceramic tubes thick — 40 mm, which guarantee an excellent strength and interconnected they are lighter than cast iron, this, in particular, contributes to a special form of the bell and opposite, entering the socket end of the pipe. Pottery found a general plumbing in the widest application, and rightly so: it is economical, hygienic and reliable material.

Asbestos cement pipes

Prices would not they be, if you had the opportunity to prepare a mixture of asbestos-cement molded it and then gently put into a trench dug under the drain, or into the recesses intended for the extraction of combustion products in the ventilation system. But you do, unfortunately, can not — It has the necessary equipment. So you have to buy ready-made. But this is not a nuisance — they are strong enough and relatively cheap. But the carriage, but on some of our roads, and high quality can turn into a kind of asbestos-cement pipes cracked glassware, ready to flow. Here you — trouble and sorrow. So try to deliver the pipes carefully as possible, just gently put and mount them. In this case, they will serve as a reliable — You can rest easy. Pay attention to their appearance when purchasing: the joints should be dense and smooth. The undeniable advantages of asbestos-cement pipes is their ability to process the installation using a special tool. Nice to different asbestos compounds and their non-susceptibility to the effects of sewage. They can be used successfully for the ventilation system. Asbestos cement — Plumbing versatile material, it is not only used to seal sockets and repair the pipe connections, but also for the manufacture of the pipes themselves.

Tubes of metallopolymers

Let's go back to the types of tubes. And not to the usual, about the variations that we'll also say, as to what is referred to as " the product of high technology ". This, as you probably already guessed, is a metal-pipe connections.

This is an absolute achievement of modern science and technology, whose first appearance in everyday culture is still fresh in our memory. The man, who had never been the case with similar pipes, familiarity with them will certainly cause surprise and perhaps delight. There is no exaggeration. The fact that, despite its high strength, the pipe bend force arms, which greatly facilitates their installation in an apartment. And this is not only their dignity. They are so easy (you are surprised) that the 10 meter pipes metallopolymers will weigh only 1-2 kg, depending on the diameter of the product you purchase. This diameter is typically in the range of 16 to 30 mm.

While installing these pipes, you are dealing with a firm like clay, flexible, docile in the hands of an experienced master. If you are not, on some fateful coincidence, consult a specialist. Your apartment will be transformed in a matter of days, without the support of the welding flashes knocks on metal and vodopodtekov.

When you go in search of pipes metallopolymers, feel free to move to the " ", bays much like a long, coiled in a circle hose. That's what a folded metal-pipe. These pipes transcend any cold — frost reaches 40 & deg; C below zero. The resistance to hot temperatures here can also be no doubt that the limit — at least 95 & deg; C. They are harmless from the environmental point of view, and that is very important, almost no corrosion (unlike pure profitable metalworks!) And not prone to clogging — by virtue of its elasticity.

Continuing the praise is progress, remember the notorious quality of production. After all the bad manufacturing may cast doubt on any interesting new product, cause any consumer, and even master collector distrust of this type of product. Here you will common sense, observation and experience, as well — if the latter is not enough — what is now called " a solid trading company ". Turning to such an institution, of course you pay more than the market, but at the same time, almost 100% can be assured of a good quality of this type of pipe. A few words about what metallopolymers. In this case — aluminum in combination with the surrounding layers of polyethylene having a particular strength. The thickness of the structure, in other words — walls of pipes, is around 2 mm. They can be used not only for water supply but also for the heating system — metal-pipe intended for it, as the water pressure resistant wall at its receipt by the thermal battery. The sewerage system, they are not commonly used. When buying a metal-pipe note, what color they are painted. Blue and Blue indicate that these pipes are intended for cold water (maintained zero temperature to 30 & deg; C), and white tube used for heating and hot water.

Interestingly, these fragile articles, at least in comparison with the same steel, capable of withstanding the temperature of the water is more than 100 & deg; C. Of course, one should bear in mind that such an increase in temperature of the hot water can not be sustained. Do not be worried about the unusual nature of these pipes. They are great, quite firmly connected to other plumbing fixtures, why and provided with appropriate details. And it does not matter what material it is made, or other equipment that you want to attach a metal-pipe, problems will arise in any event — Components are designed for all options.

If you are reaching the age of maturity, you equip your apartment with quality pipes metallopolymers you can easily live to be a hundred. To change them you do not have — so they are durable. But in the second century of life will have to re-address this issue — according to studies, the shelf life is not more than sixty years. You may also be interested in whether these products though any flaw? There is. And considerable. They are very expensive. Especially this applies to imported pipes. But here the map — in your hands. It is interesting that before us " high-tech product " It finds a perfect application not only in the plumbing, for which it is intended in the first place. Once again, we are going to surprise you. Have you heard anything about the so-called " warm " floors? Probably yes. And if so, then most likely it is the organization concerned heating means premises on the top floor concrete screed electrical wires. They are subject to mandatory ground, laid on the aluminum foil, and then made the front floor of a material.

And all this could be replaced with the best effect of these wonderful metal-pipe. How? Easily! The Swedes have long been engaged in this. On rough concrete floor is placed a layer of mastic, which are glued flat pieces of foam, acting as insulation. Then the floor is lined by the same aluminum foil — without it can not do in any case, since it provides the necessary reflection of heat rays. Now it was the turn of these wonderful tubes. Evenly in several circumferences, pipe located on a floor surface so as to provide optimum heating apartments.


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