Is Cpvc the Same as Schedule 80

Schedule 80 refers to the thickness of the pipe, and CPVC refers to the chemical makeup of the pipe. Therefore, schedule 80 CPVC is able to tolerate the PSI levels of schedule 80 PVC, which vary depending on the size of the pipe, while handling the temperatures of CPVC (200⁰ F).

Is CPVC always Schedule 80?

The thickness of a CPVC pipe wall is defined by the ASTM F441 Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80, and is dependent on the outside diameter of a pipe. … Corzan® CPVC pipe and fittings are available in schedule 40 and schedule 80 nominal pipe sizes (NPS).

Can you mix Schedule 40 and 80 CPVC?

All major brand PVC pipe is made to NPS (Nominal Pipe Size) standards, or “schedules.” Schedule 40 and 80 are the most common NPS schedules. The schedule determines how thick the wall of the pipe will be. … 80 PVC and sch. 80 CPVC will fit together because they have the same ID and OD.