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    Sep 18, 2010, 10:07 AM
    Can you use Sched 40 pvc fittings with Sched 80 pvc pipe?
    I was told since some of my water supply system will be under where someone might occasionally drive, I should use Sched 80 pvc. Man at the piping supply store said it's fine to use sched 40 fittings (couplings, elbows, etc) with Sched 80. I know they fit together, but would it defeat the purpose of using Sched 80 pipe or be a code violation if I used Sched 40 fittings? Thanks.
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    Sep 18, 2010, 10:27 AM

    I know they fit together, but would it defeat the purpose of using Sched 80 pipe
    Well kind of! Schedule #40 fittings have thinner walls so if the line's going to be under much pressure I'd use the #80 fittings. To learn more click on; Schedule 80 versus Schedule 40 PVC Pipes and Fittings Good luck, Tom
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    Sep 21, 2010, 07:39 PM
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    Thanks!

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