Electrical PVC for potable water?

[ronquick]

I am running 1/2 "water lines to a bathroom in the barn, I ran an additional 1" schedule 40 pvc for a later use spare. I want to use electical sweeps at each end so it can use it for water or wire depending on the need. Is there any health issues if it is used for drinking water?

[cwhyu2]

You can not use electrical PVC for water.You can not use SCH 40 for potable
water.

[SewerRatz]

You can not use electrical PVC for water.You can not use SCH 40 for potable
water.

I would not say you can not use SCH 40 for potable water, there are many states that allow it for cold water supply only. Illinois is one of them. Now electrical PVC pipe and fittings are not rated for plumbing use.

[Gary Swart]

You can use PVC underground for potable water, it is only permitted above ground in some states. There is really nothing to be gained by using long sweeps in a water supply, only in drains where crud is passing through and could clog on a tight turn.

[Waterwelldude]

Now electrical PVC pipe and fittings are not rated for plumbing use.

Can you say "why " it is not for plumbing use.
I just left a job where the guy had ran some electrical pipe sch 40, for some of his water line.

If there is a reason it should not be there, I would like to let him know why he should remove it.

Thanks.

Travis



PS, No, it has nothing to do with cleaner or primer. lol

[cwhyu2]

The grey ELECTRICAL conduit is for wiring,ASTM rates materials for specific
applications.

[chris8796]

For elec conduit, the pressure rating is a problem and flexible PVC has plasticizers that give it flexibility. These leach out and can give water a plastic taste, supposedily non-toxic. Doesn't seem worth it to save a few bucks.

[ronquick]

I would not say you can not use SCH 40 for potable water, there are many states that allow it for cold water supply only. Illinois is one of them. Now electrical PVC pipe and fittings are not rated for plumbing use.

This is being used for a bathroom and shower in the barn, Any idea why it is not to be used for hot water? I already have it burried so I I will be using for both. It will be connected in my basement so I would prefer the connection dont come apart.
Thanks for all your input!

[SewerRatz]

This is being used for a bathroom and shower in the barn, Any idea why it is not to be used for hot water? I already have it burried so I I will be using for both. It will be connected in my basement so I would prefer the connection dont come apart.
Thanks for all your input!

PVC is not rated for hot water , CPVC is rated for use with hot water. Standard PVC becomes pliable and will lose its shape when hot water is used in it.

[jadnashua]

First, PVC is not rated for hot water supply, as far as I know, ever. Then, 1/2" on a long supply will have LOTS of friction, and your flow and pressure will suffer. CPVC is allowed for hot. Both can get brittle as they age. You'd be much better served on a long run to run a bigger pipe, and, chose one with no underground connections.. The pipes designed for this are much more resilient, and if you lay it sort of from side to side of the trench, you won't risk damaging the pipe from expansion and contraction issues...your idea just isn't very good, and won't pass inspection, either.

[SewerRatz]

Can you say "why " it is not for plumbing use.
I just left a job where the guy had ran some electrical pipe sch 40, for some of his water line.

If there is a reason it should not be there, I would like to let him know why he should remove it.

Thanks.

Travis



PS, No, it has nothing to do with cleaner or primer. lol

To be approved to be used for water service use it must meet these standards for the PVC pipe ASTM D 1785-1996b, ASTM D 2241-1996b, ASTM D 2672-1996a, CSA B137.3-1999 in B137

and the joints must meet these standards to be approved for water service use needs to meet these standards. ASTM D 2855-1996, CSA B137.2-1999 in B137


Now to meet the standards for water distribution pipe ASTM D 1785-1996b,
ASTM D 2241-1996b, ASTM D 2672-1996a, CSA B137.3-1999 in B137

water distribution joints ASTM D 2855-1996, CSA B137.2-1999 in B137, CSA B137.3-1999 in B137
and there is a note for using PVC for water distribution 3 Use for cold or tempered water only.





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[Gary Slusser]

Everything used/comes in contact with the water, in a potable water system must be approved to meet NSF Standard 61, or it is not permitted/allowed or used. That is federal law and followed by a states.

Sch 40 PVC is NSF standard 61 and is allowed in most areas under and above ground but codes disallow it inside a house. It is not approved for hot water use because its pressure rating is done at 73*f. For every x degree increase in temp you lose X psi.

Ronquick, you were correct in questioning your choice, so replace the 1/2" PVC which is probably too small due to friction loss for the distance, or use regular 1/2" sch 40 PVC elbows on it. Half inch sch 40 pvc is about equivalent to 3/4" CPVC or 3/4" copper because it is IPS (iron pipe size which maintains the ID, copper etc. is CTS (copper tubing size) and that maintains the OD, so the ID is smaller than IPS pipe.

Tell your buddy not to pressurize his. The best choice is a roll of 1" PE (polyethylene) pipe with one fitting on each end. I'd use 160 psi rated.

[ronquick]

Everything used/comes in contact with the water, in a potable water system must be approved to meet NSF Standard 61, or it is not permitted/allowed or used. That is federal law and followed by a states.

Sch 40 PVC is NSF standard 61 and is allowed in most areas under and above ground but codes disallow it inside a house. It is not approved for hot water use because its pressure rating is done at 73*f. For every x degree increase in temp you lose X psi.

Ronquick, you were correct in questioning your choice, so replace the 1/2" PVC which is probably too small due to friction loss for the distance, or use regular 1/2" sch 40 PVC elbows on it. Half inch sch 40 pvc is about equivalent to 3/4" CPVC or 3/4" copper because it is IPS (iron pipe size which maintains the ID, copper etc. is CTS (copper tubing size) and that maintains the OD, so the ID is smaller than IPS pipe.

Tell your buddy not to pressurize his. The best choice is a roll of 1" PE (polyethylene) pipe with one fitting on each end. I'd use 160 psi rated.

Thanks to everone for the info, I have decided to use the 1" schedule 40 with schedule 40 elbows for the cold water feed line and install a small hot water heater in the barn. I have ran 1/2 copper for the bathroom fixtures.

[Gary Slusser]

IIRC the only plastic you can run to a water heater is CPVC and PEX.

[nhmaster]

[QUOTE=ronquick;192452]I am running 1/2 "water lines to a bathroom in the barn, I ran an additional 1" schedule 40 pvc for a later use spare. I want to use electical sweeps at each end so it can use it for water or wire depending on the need.

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