PVC pipe
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PVC pipe
I am having trouble finding what I need and I was wondering if anyone here could point me in the right direction. This is what I am looking for:
about 1 foot of PVC pipe 3" diameter with walls 1/8" thick
all I can find in 3" diameter is schedule 40 pipe which has walls that are 1/4" thick. I also came across some schedule 35, but that is only slightly thinner than 1/4".
I am from Wisconsin, and I don't know if you can get the thinner walled stuff in other parts of the country. In WI all they sell and carry is schedule 40 because that is what the plumbing codes call for. I have been told that thinner stuff is available in Arizona, but I am not sure....I think it might be used for sprinkler systems or irrigation systems or something.
Can anyone help out, or lend some insight?
about 1 foot of PVC pipe 3" diameter with walls 1/8" thick
all I can find in 3" diameter is schedule 40 pipe which has walls that are 1/4" thick. I also came across some schedule 35, but that is only slightly thinner than 1/4".
I am from Wisconsin, and I don't know if you can get the thinner walled stuff in other parts of the country. In WI all they sell and carry is schedule 40 because that is what the plumbing codes call for. I have been told that thinner stuff is available in Arizona, but I am not sure....I think it might be used for sprinkler systems or irrigation systems or something.
Can anyone help out, or lend some insight?
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Is this induction related? I've heard that its bad to use pvc piping because the chemicals in it eventually break down and damage your engine. I'm not 100% sure but i've heard it from many people. Just a thought, maybe someone else can back me up or set me str8 on this.
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Originally posted by spankaveli
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Menards does not have it
Lowes is not in this market
Also, I have called all the plumbing warehouses in the area and no one has it..
I guess what I am asking is, is it available in other states where codes might be different?
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Customizing an intake
I am making an intake and need a straight piece....... 
ABS would be better than PVC theoretically, as when it (PVC) is subjected to extreme heat and melts produces a toxic chemical. However, the heat this pipe would be subjected to would not be that severe.....the battery can handle it so the PVC should be fine.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) - will not produce a toxic chemical when melted, but is just as hard to find and offers less bends/options for an application
Either is fine, the toxic chemical given off is not dangerous unless you would be locked in your garage when the car is on fire, then again you may have other issues like getting out of the garage.
ABS would be better than PVC theoretically, as when it (PVC) is subjected to extreme heat and melts produces a toxic chemical. However, the heat this pipe would be subjected to would not be that severe.....the battery can handle it so the PVC should be fine.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) - will not produce a toxic chemical when melted, but is just as hard to find and offers less bends/options for an application
Either is fine, the toxic chemical given off is not dangerous unless you would be locked in your garage when the car is on fire, then again you may have other issues like getting out of the garage.
