CPVC pipes and fittings have been used in US homes for more than 60 years due to their durability, immunity to chlorinated drinking water, and ease of installation. Service plumbers may encounter CPVC ...

The Jan. 29 decision by the California Building Standards Commission to end a 25-year restriction and allow the use of chlorinated PVC pipe in the construction of homes, apartments, hotels and motels ...

Plumbers today don’t live in a one-material world. When working with different builders, or especially when making service calls, they may be required to work with copper, CPVC or PEX. Moving ...

Recently while performing some plumbing repairs, I realized that my abilities had become a little rusty (no pun intended). After a few mistakes and re-dos, I finally got the process right. I was ...

Wondering about PVC pipe? Here are some FAQs referenced in the recently published 2nd ed. of Hanser Publications' PVC ...

Corzan® HP pipe and fittings builds on the tradition and dependability of Lubrizol CPVC, is available up to 8” diameter, and boasts a 25 percent higher pressure rating than standard CPVC at 180°F ...

HOUSTON – A pipe that builders are using inside homes more and more is coming under fire by the people who know best -- professional plumbers. Plumbers are warning you to know what's inside your walls ...