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27michael
Apr 23, 2007, 05:29 AM
Please tell me that is there any formula, by virtue of which I can calculate the minimum pressure required to burst a GI pipe (for home use)?


Else please tell me the minimum pressure required to burst a GI pipe of 1" dia used at home.

labman
Apr 23, 2007, 05:39 AM
Most of the pipe for residential use is what is called schedule 40 and rated for 150 psi. beyond any pressure it should ever have in a residential water system. Usually it will stand much more. I have occasionally seem short lengths and fitting use in hydraulic systems where the pressure may be a thousand or more psi.

Edited to say that using galvanized or other schedule 40 pipe in a high pressure hydraulic system is a risky misuse use. Somebody could get hurt.

Capuchin
Apr 23, 2007, 05:43 AM
This kind of data should be available in the manufacturer's specifications of the piping. There is no easy formula for it, as different manufacturers may use slightly different materials.