Posted on: 2014-05-04 17:44:43<< Older post Newer post >>The most common joint that is used for plastic pipes is called the push-fit ‘O’ ring type of joint. Professional plumbing services use this joint many times, as it is a quick means of connecting pipes. These joints are far bulkier than a welded joint and can be pulled apart easily. They have fittings have a small ‘O’ ring fitted in a groove which double seals the joint and grips and holds the pipe. Now, the best advantage of this type of pipework is the weight which is almost nothing, there is also the ease of marking, cutting and jointing of the plastic. Athough the modern plastic pipes of today are very lightweight and easily cut for plumbing jobs, it does not mean that they are not strong and resilient enough to be fitted in systems like a domestic central heating system, in fact they are just the opposite being strong and reliable. A
Shoreditch Plumber uses and fits plastic piping for lots of jobs. They can also be used to supply hot and cold water to taps around the home. Plastic pipework does creak, but tends to creak less when it expands under the floor and will safely connect to other metal pipes such as, steel, copper and even lead pipes without any kind of reaction. Plastic piping can resist frost better than their metal counterparts. There is a massive choice of plastic pipework available. The size of these pipes is taken from their outside diameter. The size of the pipes that carry the mains supply to a property underground are 15/22 and 28mm. Pipes for overflows on loft tanks and toilets are 21mm. Waste water discharge pipes from wash basins basin are normally 32mm.
Shoreditch Plumbers work with plastic pipework for every domestic use. Pipes that carry soil to the sewer are normally 110mm in diameter.
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