Using SCH80 PVC drop pipe on wells
Date: 02/21/2014
FAQS Summary:
It is light weight, about 1/4 the weight of schedule 40 steel pipe, making it is easy to install. It is not subject to corrosion or electrolytic deterioration. It is furnished in 20' lengths with thread protectors on each end.
FAQS Content:
1 1/4" Schedule 80 threaded PVC drop pipe is manufactured from 1120 and 1220 PVC. It is NSF approved for potable water. The smooth interior improves the flow characteristics thus improving the friction loss. It is light weight, about 1/4 the weight of schedule 40 steel pipe, making it is easy to install. It is not subject to corrosion or electrolytic deterioration. It is furnished in 20' lengths with thread protectors on each end. When installing, use PVC schedule 80 couplings only up to 300 feet. After 300 feet use galvanized, stainless steel or bronze couplings. Always attach a safety rope to the pump when installing PVC drop pipe. Maximum depth is 500 feet. Weight: 57 lbs./100'
1" Schedule 80 threaded PVC drop pipe is manufactured from 1120 and 1220 PVC. It is NSF approved for potable water. The smooth interior improves the flow characteristics thus improving the friction loss. It is light weight, about 1/4 the weight of schedule 40 steel pipe, making it is easy to install. It is not subject to corrosion or electrolytic deterioration. It is furinished in 20' lengths with thread protectors on each end. When installing, use PVC schedule 80 couplings only up to 300 feet. After 300 feet use galvanized, stainless steel or bronze couplings. Always attach a safety rope to the pump when installing PVC drop pipe. Maximum depth is 500' Weight: 41.4 lbs./100'
2" Schedule 80 threaded PVC drop pipe is manufactured from 1120 and 1220 PVC. It is NSF approved for potable water. The smooth interior improves the flow characteristics thus improving the friction loss. It is light weight, about 1/4 the weight of schedule 40 steel pipe, making it is easy to install. It is not subject to corrosion or electrolytic deterioration. It is furinished in 20' lengths with thread protectors on each end. When installing, use PVC schedule 80 couplings only up to 300 feet. After 300 feet use galvanized, stainless steel or bronze couplings. Always attach a safety rope to the pump when installing PVC drop pipe. Weight 97.1 lbs./100' Maximum Depth 450'
