bellinmi88
Well-Known Member
Has anyone tried using SCH 80 CPVC for a RIMS tube? I have seen YouTube videos of people using PVC for their plumbing so I figured if normal white PVC works why wouldn't SCH 80.
I know SCH 80 says it is temp rated to 140 F but that is based on a PSI threshold. Since this would be a low pressure setup could it work at 170F without distorting from the heat?
According to this spec sheet CPVC from this particular company has a temp rating of 200F, well within the limits of a RIMS setup.
Since most of the plumbing is hidden anyway, you're not really losing any BLING factor. CPVC also has better thermal characteristics and is NSF approved.
Thoughts anyone?
I know SCH 80 says it is temp rated to 140 F but that is based on a PSI threshold. Since this would be a low pressure setup could it work at 170F without distorting from the heat?
According to this spec sheet CPVC from this particular company has a temp rating of 200F, well within the limits of a RIMS setup.
Since most of the plumbing is hidden anyway, you're not really losing any BLING factor. CPVC also has better thermal characteristics and is NSF approved.
Thoughts anyone?