The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Water Well UPVC Filter Pipe

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Before you see the aesthetics and architecture of your property, it’s crucial to know if it has a well-oiled water supply and drainage system or not. It is the only thing in the entire property that requires meticulous planning and even precise execution. Everything else can be done and redone, but if anything goes wrong with plumbing pipes, it can cost a fortune. Choosing the types of pipes to be installed, and picking only the best pipes for plumbing so that no underground or behind the walls damage doesn’t happen is the crucial part of the execution. We are here today to help you with exactly that. This article is divided into parts to help you understand what types of pipes are meant for what application. In this article, we have gone a step further to recommend some of the industry’s best pipes for plumbing, that you can consider installing. 

House / Office 

The requirements of the types of pipes in homes and offices are almost the same. Both the places you need 24*7 water supply in restrooms, kitchen, water filter, wash basin area, and outdoor water supply for plants and other cleaning purposes. Last but not least, you would need pipes for drainage. For house and office, we have the following recommendations: 

• Sintex UltraX OPVC: This is one of the best pipes for plumbing in residential areas. It has the ability to hold a lot of pressure and is 100% lead-free to supply absolutely safe potable water. This versatile water pipe is efficient in disposing of water hygienically. 
• Sintex HotX CPVC Plus: Every household needs different types of pipes for different purposes. One of the purposes is a hot water supply in the kitchen and bathroom. Sintex HotX CPVC Plus pipe is particularly made for that purpose. Its unique NXT Anti-Microbial advantage prevents the growth of any harmful bacteria, mold, and fungi to supply only good quality water for your usage. 
• Sintex SWRX UPVC Plus: Among all the types of pipes, drainage pipes hold no less importance. This pipe is made to be durable and especially anti-rodent to make sure you don’t have to worry about it after installation. This is a highly efficient pipe when it comes to draining water from bathrooms, kitchens, and sanitary fixtures. 
• Sintex GroundX Foam Core: Among the types of pipes meant for drainage, this one is the most durable and lightweight. The pipe is made of anti-rodent and is resistant to chemicals. This pipe is versatile meaning it can be installed in high-rise commercial and residential buildings. 

Agricultural lands 

Large agricultural lands require different types of pipes for irrigation. This difference in requirements is closely studied and understood by Sintex. They have introduced the following pipes only for agricultural purposes. 

• Sintex AgriX UPVC Plus: These types of pipes are non-toxic, low in maintenance, and long-lasting. This next-gen AGRI pipe is made of a blend of plastic and vinyl which gives it exceptional durability and reliability. 
• Sintex ReclaimX UPVC: This is one of the special types of pipes meant for harvesting rainwater as well as chaneling used water for other purposes. The purple color denotes recycled water. It’s made to be installed easily and will save a lot of water by directly non-potable water for irrigation purposes. 

Industrial area

The types of plumbing pipes and drainage pipes used in industrial units may differ from the ones used in commercial and residential buildings. 

• Sintex CoolX UPVC Plus: This is one of those types of plumbing pipes that are meant for industrial process pipelines, manufacturing & tanning plants. The special NXT Lead-Free advantage that this pipe uses makes water that runs through it 100% safe. 
• Sintex HDPE Infraflex: This pipe is meant for heavy water supply, that’s why it’s made durable and crack-resistant. The 100% leak proof joint makes this a reliable pipe in industries like mining, and even conveyance of edible oil, fruit pulps, Juices, milks & other liquid food materials. Moreover, this pipe can also be used for Natural gas distribution, marine activities, and heavy sewage disposal. 

Wrapping up

The types of pipes mentioned in this article are some of the best pipes for plumbing and drainage in the industry right now. Sintex has dedicated and worked on providing easy, reliable, and budget-friendly water supply and disposal solutions for years. Its introduction in the pipes industry is yet another revolution in changing the course of the pipe and plumbing industry.

One of the greatest variable costs that a well owner has is the labor paid for the installation and removal of their well pump and motor. To minimize this cost over time, it is important to choose a well pump drop pipe that will last while also considering the ease of installation and removal.

At RC Worst & Company, we offer three different types of water well drop pipe for water well systems. I am going to highlight some of the pro’s and con’s of PVC, Galvanized, and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. HDPE pipe is commonly known in the industry as Poly Pipe. Hopefully, learning the differences will help you make an informed choice for your application.

The main factors to consider are weight limitations, depth limitations, flow restriction, water composition, ease of installation, and ease of removal.

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For those unfamiliar with the term friction loss, it is the loss of pressure or “head” that occurs in a pipe due to the effect of the fluid’s velocity near the surface of the pipe. For every foot of pipe, the PSI (pounds per square inch) lost in Galvanized or PVC is about twice that of Poly. For illustration, here is the friction loss of liquid moving at 25 gallons per minute through 100 feet of each:

1” galvanized: 28 PSI lost or about 64’ of head lost

1” Poly: 13 PSI lost or about 30’ of head lost

1” PVC: 29 PSI lost or about 66’ of head lost

In considering depth limitations, Galvanized is capable of going to almost any depth. In fact, the check valves used will normally be the first thing to limit the depth in the system. Also, keep in mind you need to know the limitations of the other fittings that you use. For example, a commonly used brass check valve is rated for about 600 feet and a ductile iron check valve is rated for about 1,500 feet or greater. PVC Schedule 120 is generally limited to a motor no greater than 1.5 HP on 1” drop pipe and a maximum depth of 650’ and generally limited to 2.0 HP on 1.25” drop pipe and a maximum depth of 520’. We, at RC Worst, do not recommend installing Poly pipe at a depth greater than 100’ as it is hard to install, and even harder to service.

Galvanized pipe is the best in higher pressures with 1” Schedule 40 rated to about 2,100 PSI and 1” Schedule 80 rated to about 3,500 PSI. PVC comes next with 1.25” Schedule 120 rated at about 600 PSI. Poly Pipe has the lowest pressure rating of about 250 PSI. For deep installations, make sure all the check valves and any other fittings can also handle the operating pressure.

Galvanized pipe is very durable in normal water conditions and will last on average 15 to 20 years. It is zinc coated to prevent rust and corrosion, however, water that is highly alkaline or acidic will corrode Galvanized pipe. PVC and Poly pipe will hold up very well in harsh water conditions.

When it comes to installation, Galvanized and PVC pipe are simple, predictable, easy to install, and easy to service. PVC pipe is also lightweight. Poly Pipe, as I mentioned previously, is not recommended at a depth below 100’. Installation and service at a depth greater than 100’ can create a safety risk. It is simple, predictable, and easy to install & service at shallower depths.

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