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    May 1, 2010, 11:12 AM
    Water line pipes
    I currently have a broken main line from the street shutoff valve, to the shutoff valve in the house.. The house is at Lake Tahoe, Iv'e got to set the new line a minimum of 24" if I can get 36" deep I will. The line has to handle 200psi.. The area has a lot of ground movement and I want to put in a pipe that I will not have to worry about for a long time.. What is recommended??
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    May 1, 2010, 12:13 PM

    About what length are we talking about?

    What diameter tubing are you thinking about?

    Are we talking expansion or shear type of loads?

    Something to get you started: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_%28material%29
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    May 1, 2010, 02:59 PM

    I think I would with schedule #40 PVC. Either 3/4" with a max working pressure of 480 PSI or 1" with a MWP of 450 PSI. In long lengths this material is flexible enough to withstand ground movement. Good luck, Tom
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