Difference between revisions of "Steel Pipe"
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| − | '''Steel''' pipe comes in many | + | '''Steel''' pipe comes in many flavors (Galvanized, stainless, etc), and is a good choice for the construction of a spudgun. |
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| − | -Readily | + | -Readily available at many hardware stores. |
| − | -Rated for pressure (Full details can be found at [http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/wrought-steel-pipe-bursting-pressure-d_1123.html Here]) | + | -Rated for [[pressure]] (Full details can be found at [http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/wrought-steel-pipe-bursting-pressure-d_1123.html Here]) |
-Threaded fittings | -Threaded fittings | ||
| − | -Cheap, relative to copper. It is also | + | -Cheap, relative to [[Copper pipe|copper]]. It is also available in larger diameters. |
-Durable | -Durable | ||
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-Length of pipe cannot be changed, if threaded fittings are used. | -Length of pipe cannot be changed, if threaded fittings are used. | ||
| − | -More difficult to drill into/tap threads than PVC. | + | -More difficult to drill into/[[Tapping|tap]] threads than PVC. |
[[Category:Construction materials]] | [[Category:Construction materials]] | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 4 June 2008
Steel pipe comes in many flavors (Galvanized, stainless, etc), and is a good choice for the construction of a spudgun.
Advantages and disadvantages of steel pipe:
Advantages:
-Readily available at many hardware stores.
-Rated for pressure (Full details can be found at Here)
-Threaded fittings
-Cheap, relative to copper. It is also available in larger diameters.
-Durable
-Will not melt (but it will heat up!).
Disadvantages:
-Heavy
-Length of pipe cannot be changed, if threaded fittings are used.
-More difficult to drill into/tap threads than PVC.
