I've just arrived back at the shed with 6 metres of Vinidex 225 PVC stormwater pipe. To my dismay, the o.d. is 247mm and the i.d. is 237mm.
Can anyone tell me what gives? Maybe I bought the wrong type of pipe...
mick
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I've just arrived back at the shed with 6 metres of Vinidex 225 PVC stormwater pipe. To my dismay, the o.d. is 247mm and the i.d. is 237mm.
Can anyone tell me what gives? Maybe I bought the wrong type of pipe...
mick
That's correct. It's been discussed a number of times on the forum.Quote:
Originally Posted by Glider
Same as 150 mm stormwater is not 150 but 154 mm ID and 160 mm OD.
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G'Day Mick from my memory of engineering specifications....
Pipe sizing is measured by Nominal Bore with then the wall thickness is determined by the class of the pipe, ie, pressure rating.
Tube sizing is measured by Outside Diameter with then the wall thickness is determined by the class of the pipe, ie, pressure rating.
That my not be of actual assistance with this current issue of yours, but it's good to know and remember...
Cheers, Peter
Hi Glider
There can be three simple answers to your question:
- As Crowie says, pipe is measured on internal bore and tube is measured on the outside,
- Imperial pipe may be rebadged as metric by halfwits, and
- Some companies are run by halfwits.
Cheers
Graeme
Why the "dismay"? AS long as all the fittings and junctions fit does it really matter?Quote:
Originally Posted by Glider
All PVC is strangely sized - its been that way for decadesQuote:
Originally Posted by graemecook
Here is chart of PVC pressure pipe - there is only one size that seems to be close to what its name indicates
Attachment 464315
Yes, it does actually. The intake to the U.S. made cyclone is 225mm. with little room for packing. Sure, it can be packed out and it will be. Nevertheless, if something is stamped and sold as 225mm, it's not unreasonable to expect that it be true to label; or at least close. BTW, I agree with Graeme Cook.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobL
I might add that the people at the plumbing supplier didn't believe it was off size. It was only when they saw the physical measurement that they were astounded.
mick
Mick, What about using a flexible repair joint as an adapter? Cheers
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Thanks Peter. I think you're onto something there. Fifty strokes of the lash ain't cheap for a bit of moulded rubber but it'll do the job by the looks of it.
Much appreciated,
mick
Which US made cyclone uses mm?Quote:
Originally Posted by Glider
PVC ducting labels was not mean to be actual but "indicative" or "nominal" sizes like a label. In the same way as "gauge" numbers ,or numbered drill sizes, or even like a car speedo which can be up to 10% out.
The plumbing and mechanical world is full of these oddities, eg BSP taps and dies sizes are quite different to their actual sizes, same with BSW spanner sizes.
Working with these materials for some 40 years I found it easier to just work with the labels and get on with the job as expending excess energy blowing brain fuses just ground me down for no good reason.
fwiw, US made cyclones don't fit US plumbing pipe sizes, which, like yours, are trade sizes not actual dimensions. They sometimes fit HVAC duct sizes but not always. Rubber adapters, often called "Ferncos" here, are a common requirement.
Are your dimension lumber sizes actual dimensions? Here they're not. For example, a 2x4 is actually 1.5"0x3.5".
ClearVue Max.Quote:
Originally Posted by BobL
The original size was probably intended to be compatible with an imperial sized earthenware pipe. Indicative sizes are fine but adding mm. to the description certainly misled me and probably others in the future. Thank goodness for the forum.
Great to hear from a Hoosier! Thanks for the inside info. I suppose the U.S. extractor makers have their reasons. Crowie's "Fernco" solution is neat.Quote:
Originally Posted by dmorse
Our old 4x2s are now 90x45 in dressed timber and are true to size in my limited experience. Our hardware market is full of adaptations from the old imperial days principally because so many components are imported from the U.S. I have lots of fond memories of my years in NYC discussing imperial/metric with the guys at the local hardware store. Only the ex-military people agreed with me.
mick :)
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1 All pipe is to be made of a long hole, surrounded by metal or plastic centered around the hole.
2 All pipe is to be hollow throughout the entire length. Do not use holes of different length than the pipe.
3 The I.D (Inside diameter) of all pipe must not exceed the O.D (Outside diameter) otherwise the hole will be on the outside.
4 All pipe is to be supplied with nothing in the hole so that water, steam or other stuff can be put inside at a later date.
5 All pipe to be supplied without rust – this can be more readily applied at the job site
6 All pipe over 153m (500ft) in length should have the words “Long pipe” Painted on each end, so that the contractor will know it is a long pipe.
7 Pipe over 3.2km (2 miles) in length must also have the words “long pipe” painted in the middle, so that the contractor will not have to walk the entire length of the pipe to determine weather or knot it is a long pipe.
8 All pipe over 150mm (6” ) in diameter must have the words “Large Pipe” painted on it so the contractor will not mistake it for a small pipe.
9 When ordering 90 degree, 45 degree or 30 degree elbows, be sure to specify right or left hand, otherwise you could end up going the wrong way.
10 Be sure to specify to your vender whether you want level, uphill or downhill pipe. If you use downhill pipe for uphill use, the water will flow the wrong way.
11 All couplings should have either right or left hand threads, but do not mix the threads otherwise, as the coupling is being screwed on one pipe it is unscrewing from the other end
Cheers
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Don’t they use an 8” inlet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Glider
The i.d. is about 210 and o.d. 225mm. 8" may be another of those nominal sizes.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colin62
mick