Types of Pipes

◆Types of Pipes◆

1) Metallic Pipes
• cast iron pipes are used for distributary mains.
• Cast iron pipes are also known as spun Iron pipes.

Steel Pipes
• Steel pipes are provided for water mains passing through bridges.
• These pipes are mostly used for carrying raw water only.

Wrought Iron pipes
These are used for water distribution inside the buildings for service connection.Copper Pipes
• Copper pipes are used to carry acidic & alkaline water because copper is highly resistant to acid & alkalis.
• Copper pipes are used to carry hot water.

Zinc Pipes
• These are the iron pipes cover by zinc coating & are known as Gal vanished iron pipes.
• These pipes are not used for acidic & alkaline water.

Lead Pipes
• These pipes are used for sanitary plumbing.
• These pipes are never used for drinking water purpose.

2) Non- Metallic Pipes

RCC & Pre-stressed pipes
These pipes are used for distributary mains.

PVC Pipes ( Polyvinyl chloride Pipes)
These pipes are lighter in weight& can be used for plumbing in buildings.

Asbestos Cement Pipes
These pipes are highly resistant to corrosion& can be used for acidic water only.