Very often, starting the repair work of the pipeline, many are faced with: metal or plastic? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to objectively approach the advantages and disadvantages of each of the materials.
Plastic pipes, today have a wider selection and are developing. But metal pipes have established themselves well over the past years. What to choose?
Plastic.
Plastic, as a material for the manufacture of pipes, began to be used relatively recently. But given the development trends of industry, for the production of this building material, one can state obvious popularity.
Advantages of all plastic products:
• wear resistance and durability. Plastic and polypropylene pipes will last up to half a century.
• resistance to corrosion destruction.
• NOT High Teductivity.
• Minimum load and weight.
• noise -insulating characteristics.
• Simplicity in installation.
Disadvantages of all plastic pipes:
• cannot be used in fire hazardous areas, as well as when supplying water of a very high temperature.
• Individual installation systems.
Of the existing types of plastic pipes, they distinguish:
• polyethylene. This variety is designed for external and hidden pipelines. The maximum water temperature that can be in such pipes is up to 25 degrees.
• Pipe from stitched polyethylene. This species was developed to increase the endurance of temperature. This type of pipes can withstand up to 100 degrees. Areas of use of water systems and autonomous heating.
• Polymer. This kind of pipes consists of several layers. It was developed not long ago and is considered universal.
• polyvinyl chloride. PVC pipes began to be applied the very first and today justified their quality. They are easy to install and are fully suitable for local household pipelines.
Metal.
Metal is traditional material for the installation of pipelines and drains. They have their advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages of metal pipes:
• Durability. Pipes will last up to 100 years, with proper care.
• Possibility of use at high temperatures.
• strength.
Disadvantages of metal pipes:
• Execution of corrosion.
• Light weight.
• Complex in installation.
Types of metal pipes:
All existing metal pipes are divided into the following types, depending on the material for manufacturing:
• Steel (black).
• Steel (stainless steel).
• Cast iron.
• Copper.