Pipe Installation in concrete slab
Pipe Installation in concrete slab
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Is it acceptable to install high pressure UPVC pipe within a concrete slab.
the application is for swimming pool water supply piping system.
the application is for swimming pool water supply piping system.





RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
i am worry about the life time of the pipe which may be affected by the direct contact with the concrete, specially at the time of concrete pouring.
RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
Have you considered PE or UHMW PE, These are much more forgiving of impact and are inherently more flexible.
If you could use a bigger pipe as a dict then insert the main one or use a flexible pipe in that section might solve many of the issues.
How high is this pressure?
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RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
PVC water pipe and PVC electrical conduit are also commonly installed in concrete.
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P.E. Metallurgy, Plymouth Tube
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It is also common for PVC conduit to be in the concrete:
RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
Special thanks to Mr LittleInch for his kind threat
thanks again for all.
RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.
RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
I went into my basement and looked. Where my plastic waste lines pass through the floor they are inside a collar that is set in floor, and there is a sealant between the two.
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P.E. Metallurgy, Plymouth Tube
RE: Pipe Installation in concrete slab
Anyway, here are some better pictures showing PVC pipes going through the gunite into the earth.