Black PVC/White PVC

[Kengar]

I'm going to be plumbing with black pipe. I've seen reference, e.g., US Plastic and/or McMaster Carr, to black pvc. I need to track down whether that is truly black PVC or actually ABS.

Assuming it is really PVC, is there anything that precluded joining it to white PVC pipe/fittings?

(I have seen reference to Oatey "transition" glue, which I'll use if it really is black ABS; this question is focused specifically on PVC to PVC)

Thanks.

 

[thegrun]

Assuming it is PVC and not ABS the color does not matter at all.

 

[Kengar]

Yes, it appears to be PVC in fact. See the "Unthreaded Pipe" link at http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-pvc-pipe/=12hy9yr

ABS, in contrast, has separate catalog entry: http://www.mcmaster.com/#abs-pipe/=12hy9bm

So I think we're good to go. (Places where pipe joins any ABS (e.g., possibly bulkhead fittings) will be threaded/teflon taped)

Thanks.

 

[laverda]

You can also order colored PVC from Home Depot and i believe Lowe's.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Yup Home Depot, they probably don't carry it in store, but order online and local pick up is free. Look for "furniture grade pvc" get all sorts of colors available

 

[Kengar]

1.5", 5-ft pipe has been discontinued at HD, so I'll just go with USP or McM-Carr.

But thanks for input.

 

[ezerasurfr]

BRS has different colors of pipe, and they have free shipping. I honestly see no other reason but to buy from them as you also get the points towards gear you'll most likely need later down the road.

 

[Kengar]

b/c there are other parts that BRS, Marine Depot, and/or HD don't carry that I'm using for the setup. Might as well order as much as possible from single source, irrespective of BRS point (which I've never heard of......)

 

[theatrus]

I love me a McMaster Carr order - always something to get