What is PVC C900?
What is PVC C900?
C900 is the AWWA standard for cast-iron-pipe-equivalent outside diameter polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pressure pipe and fabricated fittings for potable water transmission and distribution, covering nominal pipe sizes from 4 inches through 12 inches.
What is a pipe restraint?
Problems start when the velocity and weight of water cause fittings to pull away from water main pipes during a fire flow or similar event. To prevent pipe joint separation, concrete restraints called thrust blocks can be placed up against the underground pipe fittings.
What type of pipe is C900?
PVC pressure pipe
Diamond Plastics manufactures 4” through 12” cast iron O.D. PVC pressure pipe in accordance with AWWA C900, Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In. Through 12 In.
What kind of restraint does AWWA C900 PVC pipe have?
AWWA C900 PVC pipe sizes 4 inch through 12 inch has a split serrated restraint ring for the plain end or spigot end of pipe, and a split non-serrated bell ring that goes just behind the gasket race hump and is fastened into a harness by an array of thrust rods.
What kind of harness do I need for C900 PVC pipe?
UFR1500= Mechanical Joint Restraint for C900 and C909 PVC Pipe UFR1559= Mechanical Joint Restraint Harness for C909 PVC Pipe Bell Joints UFR2800= Restraint Harness for High Pressure Applications on Ductile Iron
What kind of restraint do I need for PVC pipe?
UFR1500= Retainer Gland Joint Restraint for PVC Pipe UFR1500R= Rapid Install MJ Restraint for C900 UFR1599= Retainer Gland Joint Restraint for C909 PVC UFRCS1300-P = Casing Spacer for Support of Sewer Pipe Barrel
What kind of pressure does a C900 pressure pipe have?
The pipe conforms to AWWA C900 pressure class 165 psi (DR 25), 235 psi (DR 18), 305 psi (DR 14), 200 psi (DR 21), 125 psi (DR 32.5), 100 psi (DR 41), and 80 psi (DR 51). It carries approval of ANSI/NSF Standard 61, UL 1285 and FM 1612 (DR 18 and DR 14 only).