Without pipes and tubes, many plumbing projects wouldn&#;t be made possible. So, what is the importance of knowing the different types of pipe and tube products? Well, very. The material, the type and the quality are just some of the things you need to consider when buying pipes and tubes. So, read this guide to discover more about the differences and learn what you need for your latest plumbing project as soon as possible.
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Although the words &#;pipe&#; and &#;tube&#; may be used synonymously, they are unique products. Particularly when referring to measurements and shape(s). To identify the differences, you need to understand the qualities each has.
The short answer to this is as follows:
Pipes are always round, &#;tube-shaped&#;, and designed to distribute fluids and gases. They typically have measurements using the inside diameter and have a nominal pipe size (NPS or DN). This is a rough representation of the pipe&#;s conveyance capacity. It&#;s also worth noting the outside of a pipe is typically larger than the inside.
Tubes, on the other hand, can be round, rectangular, squared or even oval. Their hollow sections are measured using outside diameter (OD) and wall thickness (WT). These measurements are commonly conveyed in inches or millimetres. Their manufacturing methods are also stricter because of their varying range.
For the long answer, read on to find out more about how pipes and tubes vary.
Starting with pipes, these usually carry certain fluids across a system. There is more than one type of pipe. Each pipe has different qualities to suit project requirements.
Years ago, (cast) iron and lead pipes were the go-tos for domestic plumbing systems. Cast iron was especially popular as a long-lasting, strong material &#; an unchanged feature to this day. That&#;s why it was a commonly used solution where pipework on the outside of buildings, such as soil pipe systems or guttering was required. So, if your house was built early on (even beyond the Second World War), your property may have cast iron somewhere on the property.
Nowadays, water is carried around homes through copper pipes, while plastic pipes are used for waste management.
There are many different types of plumbing pipe materials to choose. Whichever you choose depends on what you will be using it for, as well as other typical factors that are personal to your project. This includes:
Here&#;s a breakdown of the different types of pipe materials.
Types of pipe materialSuitable forProsCons Cast iron&#;Water management systems.Now, when it comes to tubes, these can be more complicated. As mentioned in the short answer, a tube refers to the shape of the hollow sections. These shapes are:
They&#;re commonly used for pressure equipment, mechanical applications and instrumentation systems. Quite demanding applications. As such, strict standards are put in place to prevent issues from occurring.
Tube materials are limited, unlike pipes. The main reasons are that their uses are widely different. It&#;s also worth noting that tubes can be cold and hot-rolled. So, the requirements for each will differ. However, when choosing a material, you will still have to consider the following:
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Here&#;s a breakdown of the different types of tube materials.
Types of tube materialSuitable for ProsCons Stainless steel &#;Water management systems.To summarise, there isn&#;t really a &#;better&#;. However, whichever you choose does depend on the type of project you use the pipes or tubes for. To highlight these key differences, we&#;ve provided a table for you to identify the key differences so you can make an informed decision.
PipeTube Shapes&#;Round &#;RoundAre you still not sure what size pipes you need? Explore our pipe and tube sizes guide for more information about the varying measurements for piping and tubing. We also have a variety of other plumbing guides to ensure you have the best advice to make an informed decision.
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I think a lot of this is regional. I live in an area where hurricanes like to land on a regular basis, and there is a lot of insurance fraud going on. Every time we have a hurricane, I bet for every 10 houses damaged, some of them are exaggerated damaged or self inflicted to get a check from the insurance carrier. You have probably heard of people going around telling them they can get them a new roof at no cost by charging the insurance carriers. We have a minimal cat 1 hurricane and everyone is out with a chainsaw cutting down trees they want to cut down not because they the tree was damaged by the storm but because the city do not allow trees to be removed without a permit and an aborist report, but when a storm hit us, you can cut them down because "it fell on my car", "it uprooted and I had no choice but to cut it down" because the emergency allows the HOs to act quickly so a lot of trees got cut. I know a guy down the street cut down 18 trees in one shot after hurricane Wilma. There are people who purposely flood their kitchen to get new cabinets and flooring. All kinds of crazy things going on in Miami. I am sure in California where you can buy earthquake insurance, some people will file a claim for earthquake damages after an earthquake that didn't do anything to their homes, but they had preexisting foundation issues that the insurers didn't know about.
That prompted the insurers to require various pre-application inspection reports to make sure they are not insuring a place with existing damages they have to pay for later, and post approval inspections to verify additional items and to video every home in details. I understand why they have to do that, but at the same time they are using this to charge more premium, exclude more coverages to limit their liability, and also deny claims in the future on many small technicalities.
To give you an example, I am currently applying for storm insurance coverage for one of my properties. I paid $ last year for HO and wind, and $ for flood insurance. In January I got a renewal notice that my premium has increased to $ a year excluding flood. I started to shop around, and got a quote for $ a year excluding flood. I submitted my insurance application on 2/3/. Today it's still pending! So far I have sent in one current 4 point inspection report (plumbing electrical HVAC roof) and a wind mitigation inspection report, then they asked me to send in pictures for underwriting review
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In order for underwriting to make an informed decision regarding the coverage for this dwelling, current comprehensive interior photos of all living areas, kitchen, all bedrooms and all bathrooms are required. Photos need to clearly show floors, walls, ceilings, and countertop surfaces. Photos must show any special features of the home such as any fireplaces and/or stairways."
. After that they asked me to increase coverage limits for my flood policy (with another carrier) as a precondition to the wind coverage. Two months in and they are still "pending". Once the approval happens, I send payment and then they will send another inspector out to video everything and check previous inspection's accuracy.
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