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PCV vs. metal traps Eigenvector 10-11-2006
---> Re: PCV vs. metal traps George E. Cawth...10-12-2006
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Posted by George E. Cawthon on October 12, 2006, 1:36 am


Eigenvector wrote:
> Generally speaking, which is a better long term investment, a non-corrodable
> metal P-trap or a PVC P-trap? I thought I heard someone mention how PVC was
> prone to clogging.
>
>

There is no reason that PVC would be prone to
clogging, in fact, the smoother surface makes it
less likely to clog. PVC doesn't corrode, is
cheap, and easy to install. They only minus is
that the nuts sometimes split, but replacement is
generally simple and quick. Does metal have any
benefit over PVC? Maybe appearance when exposed.

Posted by on October 12, 2006, 9:34 am


> Does metal have any
> benefit over PVC? Maybe appearance when exposed.

You not likely to strip the metal threads.


Posted by George E. Cawthon on October 12, 2006, 4:46 pm


scott21230@gmail.com wrote:
>> Does metal have any
>> benefit over PVC? Maybe appearance when exposed.
>
> You not likely to strip the metal threads.
>
True but one shouldn't strip PVC threads if one
realize that there is virtually no pressure inside
the pipes so hand tightening even if you are weak
is all that is need. Even with care PVC nuts can
crack and require replacement after a long
period, but the crack should be obvious long
before a leak develops. Unless one is an idiot
and uses one of those pressure devices to clear clogs.

Posted by Eigenvector on October 12, 2006, 8:25 pm



> Eigenvector wrote:
>> Generally speaking, which is a better long term investment, a
>> non-corrodable metal P-trap or a PVC P-trap? I thought I heard someone
>> mention how PVC was prone to clogging.
>
> There is no reason that PVC would be prone to clogging, in fact, the
> smoother surface makes it less likely to clog. PVC doesn't corrode, is
> cheap, and easy to install. They only minus is that the nuts sometimes
> split, but replacement is generally simple and quick. Does metal have any
> benefit over PVC? Maybe appearance when exposed.

Wow, strong reaction from all, thanks for the input. Guess that shuts down
a bit of false information that was passed on to me.

I don't have anything against PVC, outside of its (sometimes) cheap
construction and brittleness, but for a drain pipe that's not a big problem.



Posted by buffalobill on October 12, 2006, 6:35 am


depends on what your health department wants as it applies to your type
of building and its use. our county wants pvc, less unnoticed rust-thru
for contamination of home.
of course, our city, buffalo ny, wants metal.

Eigenvector wrote:
> Generally speaking, which is a better long term investment, a non-corrodable
> metal P-trap or a PVC P-trap? I thought I heard someone mention how PVC was
> prone to clogging.


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