Best Type of Pipes for Industrial Services
My how the times have changed. In every conceivable way, we as a species have developed and re-developed and again and again, as we now find ourselves in a more advanced, and simply, a better way of life than years gone by. Some practices stick and some don’t. Many from the Greeks and Romans are still in place today. Pure, simple genius works. Modern day water systems are a direct lineage to those early societies. Thankfully though not all systems have been a mainstay.
The water system yes, materials for piping, no. And for good reason. Pipes have formed an indispensable component of plumbing for thousands of years. Sturdy plumbing infrastructure is crucial and now with modern technology and advancements, we have gained a tremendous amount of new and improved materials to outfit the tried-and-true systems of ancient times. Case in point, the Greeks used clay pipes. That was modern and advanced at the time. Now as we’ve moved into the present-day industry, our systems are better built, better equipped and on a far larger scale than the Greeks.
Fast forward to relatively modern usage. The mechanics of industrial plumbing are the same and advanced at the same time. At once lead pipes were new and improved and the primary choice for all commercial needs. As times have moved forward and a much broader scope of materials are available, different needs of usage can now be met with different products to fit the bill. Complexities of projects will undoubtedly be the driving force which creates a product solution for every need and while all can fulfill the same general function, here are a few options that are likely to fit all commercial needs:
- PEX pipes: very common, very adaptable.
- Benefits: flexible, quick to install and requires very little ongoing maintenance.
- Limitations: relegated to indoor as these pipes are susceptible to UV rays and can also be more expensive for the initial installation.
- PVC pipes: advanced option, adaptable and used mostly for waste and drain lines.
- Benefits: lightweight, strong, simple to install.
- Limitations: do not tolerate extreme weather very well – cold or heat, does not sustain well in UV light which limits usage indoors.
- Stainless Steel: very strong, very situationally effective
- Benefits: superior aesthetic appeal, very useful in coastal communities as they are not susceptible to corrosion.
- Limitations: expensive and therefore are not utilized in industrial projects unless specific needs are a requirement.
In today’s market the options are about as vast as the type of projects that they are needed for. There are broad scale requirements that are generally found within all commercial projects and there are more finite requirements that make each project different. Having the right resource for the right job covers all categories regardless of the details that separate them. And, a trusted partner in your commercial projects is the most valuable resource of all. Mr. Rooter Plumbing, Orange County, 949.371.2025