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What kind of PVC should you use for plumbing?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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did you mean pcv? if you did mean pvc, then it depends if you want to use it for water or for waste. and if for water, how many bars of pressure will be in the pipe and for waste is underground or not. unless these questions are answered the answer to this question is vast.

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