Sch40 vs sch80 PVC pipe

saulsbus Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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May 22, 2008, 11:34 AM

Sch40 vs sch80 PVC pipe

What is the difference between SCH40 and SCH80 PVC pipe?

KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839

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May 22, 2008, 12:12 PM

The wall is thicker for schedule 80.

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