Comparision Chart |
Properties |
Kinds of Pips |
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Asbestos Cement Pressure
Pipes
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Weight |
Heavy |
Heavy |
Lighter Than CI But heavier Then
PVC |
Light Pipe Weighs 1/6th of GI Pipe
& 1/5th of CI |
Inside bore |
Rough |
Rough |
Smooth |
Mirror like Smooth |
Coefficient of flow
rate |
100, decrease Over the Period of
use |
100 for New Pipe 40-45 after 5 to 10
Years |
140 |
150 , remains constant throughout its
life. |
Resistance to
corrosion |
Pipes are Susceptible to quality of
water aggressive soil conditions |
Pipes are Susceptible to quality of
water aggressive soil conditions |
Good |
Good resistance to strong acid
also alkalizes or salt men solutions |
Installation
Technique |
Involves Threading |
Cumbersome and time
taking |
Easy when compared to CI |
Very easy, Simple and
fast |
Cost |
High |
Higher |
Lower than GI |
Lower than GI & CI |
Formation of
incrustations/
deposits |
Formation of incrustation and
deposits |
Formation of incrustation and
deposits. |
No. |
No formation of incrustation Pipe
remains some throughout |