PVC PIPES IN NIGERIA

PVC Pipes are known for their durability, affordability and versatility and they are widely used by most people and companies.

PVC pipes have become the main material being used for both residential and commercial plumbing, irrigation and different industrial applications. It was originally developed in the early 20^th century.

Below are some properties, applications , benefits and limitations of PVC pipes.

CHARACTERISTICS OF PVC PIPES

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE: If you are thinking of handling corrosive fluids and environments, PVC pipes have high resistance to a wide range of chemicals.
DURABILITY: PVC pipes are suitable for handling both high and low pressure applications and are also very strong and can withstand significant pressure.
NON TOXIC AND SAFE: The newly improved PVC pipes are designed to be safe for drinking water, thereby making them meet up with health and safety standards for portable water systems.
TEMPERATURE SENSITIVITY: PVC Pipes can lose structural integrity or warp when they are exposed to heat above a certain threshold.

APPLICATIONS AND USES OF PVC PIPES IN NIGERIA

DISTRIBUTION OF WATER: PVC pipes in Nigeria have smooth interior surface which make it commonly used in distributing portable water which eventually minimizes friction and also helps to maintain consistent water pressure.
DRAINAGE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT:PVC pipes are resistant to corrosion and can effectively transport wastewater and sewage so they are usually used in sewer systems and drainage.
IRRIGATION: PVC pipes are easy to install, modify and repair and as such they are commonly used for agricultural and garden irrigation systems.
INDUSTRIAL USES: pvc Pipes can be used for transporting chemicals, acids and other corrosive substances this makes it possible for some industrial applications to utilize PVC pipes.

BENEFITS OF PVC PIPES IN NIGERIA

PVC Pipes reduces the price of shipping because they are much lighter than metal pipes and the installation is also faster and easier.
PVC pipes are budget friendly because they are usually more affordable than metal pipes thereby making them cost effective.
PVC pipes lasts longer when properly maintained up to about 50 years compares to other metal pipes
PVC pipes can be easily recycled thereby making them very environmental friendly.

LIMITATIONS OF PVC PIPES IN NIGERIA

PVC pipes usually become hard at very low temperatures and they are easily deformed at very high temperatures, thereby limiting its use in external environments.
PVC can easily degrade overtime as they are constantly exposed to sunlight due to the ultraviolet rays from the sun.
PVC Pipes are also not very suitable for high pressure applications without additional reinforcements.