StarCityBrewMaster

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From my questions recently you can tell I'm about to convert a cooler to a mash tun. I have been looking at a lot of different types on the internet and was planning on getting my fittings from bargainfittings.com then using PVC pipe at the bottom of the cooler.

I have now read in a bunch of different places that PVC pipe doesn't handle heat very well and will eventually give out. I saw one site say that anything over 140 degrees was too much and most strike water temps are above 152 if I'm not mistaken.

Have any of you experienced any problems with PVC?

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Edcculus

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Use CPVC. Its rated for higher temp.

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JetSmooth

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This is why people are using CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) and not PVC. It's melting point is 212 degrees F and is used in hot water applications.

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The 140F rating on PVC pipe is for the jointing compound, not the pipe.

I did my first AG a month ago with PVC pipe. I haven't died yet, but I'm still waiting on the beer to carbonate.

Edcculus

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Honestly, I'm pretty sure the temp ratings are for transferring liquid under some sort of pressure. I used CPVC just in case though.

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Kirbster

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I too used cpvc. The piping and joints are at Lowes and Home Depot for around the same price. Either way it was pretty cheap for all the piping and fittings.

StarCityBrewMaster

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got it! thanks guys and gals - I will be converting my cooler today possibly if I can find a brass ball valve and hose barb at the hardware store.

I am thinking about using a CPVC male adapter rather than a brass bulk head to make the connection to the rest of the cpvc pipe better. Does anyone see a problem with this?

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Secondary 1: Air
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Bottled: Edworts IPA, Nierra Sevada, Stork Blue Celebration Ale
On Deck: Maroon Effect Amber, Blonde, IPA, APA

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I used cvpc for everything - even the ball valve. Its been working great for a dozen or more batches.

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+1 The CPVC is also a little thinner and easier to work with.

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Not that it matters much here, but I didn't think PVC was for pottable water, only waste.
I used CPVC. A 10 foot section was 4 bucks at home depot.