PVC working pressure

[gregv]

I need to run about 200 of 1-1/4 buried water pipe from the tap-in on the county water line. The county pressure is about 140 psi. Can I use sch 40 PVC, sch 80 PVC or should I use steel pipe?ThanksBrad

[Brad Wilkes]

I would never bury a steel pipe, so PVC or copper are your options. I would use sch 40, and install the pressure reducing valve, which you are going to need anyway, at the meter/source.: I need to run about 200 of 1-1/4 buried water pipe from the tap-in on the county water line. The county pressure is about 140 psi. Can I use sch 40 PVC, sch 80 PVC or should I use steel pipe?: Thanks: Brad

[Brad Wilkes]

: I would never bury a steel pipe, so PVC or copper are your options. I would use sch 40, and install the pressure reducing valve, which you are going to need anyway, at the meter/source.: : I need to run about 200 of 1-1/4 buried water pipe from the tap-in on the county water line. The county pressure is about 140 psi. Can I use sch 40 PVC, sch 80 PVC or should I use steel pipe?: : Thanks: : Brad sch 40 is rated for 150lbs sch80 is rated for 320lbs wiersbo is rated at 150lbs take your pick. happy digging…….

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