What is the thermal limit of Schedule 40 PVC pipe?

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Can PVC pipes stand boiling water? I've tried searching online but the results vary.

score 6 · Answer 1 · answered May 15 '22 at 13:56

Boiling water is a standard way to soften PVC pipe for bending.

In short, no, utterly unsuitable for use as pipe with water anywhere near boiling.

3-D printing pipes seems highly unlikely to work, based on any 3-D prints I've seen. Perhaps if you have a bazillion-dollar sintered metal 3-D printer...

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered May 15 '22 at 14:36

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Water boils at normal altitude of approximately 212 F (100C). Each different kind of polymer pipe has restrictions on temps regarding pressurized or non-pressurized.

PVC has a limit of about 140F (60C)

answered May 15 '22 at 14:36

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What is the thermal limit of Schedule 40 PVC pipe?

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