PVC Deflection /Bend

[piranhaman00]

Hello,

plumbing question. My 90s were ever so off on a new plumbing project that the unions are off slightly. I can of course easily connect them but the true state of the pipe is to be off by 3/4” or so. Is there a problem with this? I can’t imagine so as pvc is flexible. Thanks

 

[Asm481]

That is not a problem at all. You could apply a little heat with it hooked up to relieve stress if it makes you feel good but I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[exnisstech]

I agree with @Asm481

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Heat them like suggested, or cut in a coupling and rotate the pipe.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

All of Those are all furniture grade fittings I would be careful leaving them under any pulling pressure, and be careful not to bump them, if you want it set up for years. I would use sch40 fittings not furniture grade.

Something like these
https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/1...dRfFI3hUzdzebzbhvch5Cey-VomVUSJUaAqhHEALw_wcB

 

[CK00020]

As long as it doesn’t leak, you should be fine

 

[piranhaman00]

All of Those are all furniture grade fittings I would be careful leaving them under any pulling pressure, and be careful not to bump them, if you want it set up for years. I would use sch40 fittings not furniture grade.

Something like these
https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/1...dRfFI3hUzdzebzbhvch5Cey-VomVUSJUaAqhHEALw_wcB

Furniture grade is schedule 40 no?

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Furniture grade is schedule 40 no?

Does it say schedule 40? It has no markings correct? I am not sure if there's a difference in strength or just sun light, don't worry just yet lol .

https://www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=714
https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/resource-center/furniture-grade-pvc/

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Looks to be approved :), but still relieve the pressure that you pointed out, with any pvc this is a good idea. That's at your union it's probably best to have it straight on as can be, to prevent possible leaks there.

I brought this up to expand our thinking as a group

https://formufit.com/blogs/news/fur...dKBGkZkcFwFzXPqqcKM3iObl1G2Z2ckAaAratEALw_wcB

 

[piranhaman00]

Does it say schedule 40? It has no markings correct? I am not sure if there's a difference in strength or just sun light, don't worry just yet lol .

https://www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=714
https://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/resource-center/furniture-grade-pvc/

Why would you post if you don’t know what you are talking about? Furniture grade is the same size as schedule 40,

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Why would you post if you don’t know what you are talking about? Furniture grade is the same size as schedule 40,

Well to get a little abrasive I do know a little bit I brought it up because it's something to think about and no it's not sch 40

 

[piranhaman00]

Looks to be approved :), but still relieve the pressure that you pointed out, with any pvc this is a good idea. That's at your union it's probably best to have it straight on as can be, to prevent possible leaks there.

I brought this up to expand our thinking as a group

https://formufit.com/blogs/news/fur...dKBGkZkcFwFzXPqqcKM3iObl1G2Z2ckAaAratEALw_wcB

Yup I got these fittings from them after reading the article, thanks for posting.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Why would you post if you don’t know what you are talking about? Furniture grade is the same size as schedule 40,

And I do know what I'm doing that's why I've never had to ask anyone a silly question about plumbing :)

 

[Sean Clark]

While everyone else is discussing the slight offset my eye is twitching at the white reducer fittings going into/out of the tee.

 

[piranhaman00]

Well to get a little abrasive I do know a little bit I brought it up because it's something to think about and no it's not sch 40

No it’s not schedule 40 but same size is all:)

While everyone else is discussing the slight offset my eye is twitching at the white reducer fittings going into/out of the tee.

Haha!!! I did that on purpose it looks cool, added white fittings throughout

 

[Sean Clark]

No it’s not schedule 40 but same size is all:)




Haha!!! I did that on purpose it looks cool, added white fittings throughout

Knowing that it was done intentionally makes me feel slightly better about the situation.