Is CPVC the same as 636?
CPVC (CHLORINATED POLYVINYL CHLORIDE) System 636 CPVC carries a ULC S636 Class IIB certification and is certified for use up to and including 90°C (194ºF). Ensure the proper System 636 CPVC Cement and Primer is to be used for installation.
What is 636 venting?
System 636 PVC gas vent, fittings, and cement must be used in an installation to ensure code compliance and maintain product warranty. Suitable for use on appliances with flue gas temperatures up to and including 65°C. Suitable for most residential installations.
What type of BH vent is CPVC?
Type BH Class IIB vent
System 636 CPVC is classified as Type BH Class IIB vent, suitable for use on appliances with flue gas temperatures up to and including 90oC (194oF).
Will PVC fittings work on CPVC?
There is no special “CPVC to PVC glue,” so chemically joining CPVC and PVC requires solvent cement and primer that are strong enough to fully bond CPVC pipe. To connect PVC to a CPVC fitting (or vice versa) follow these steps: Brush CPVC primer on the outside of the pipe and inside of the fitting about 2 inches deep.
What is Type BH vent?
BH vent: a vent complying with ULC S636 and consisting entirely of factory-made parts, each designed to be assembled with the others without requiring field fabrication, and intended for venting gas appliances.
What is the best glue for CPVC?
Oatey® CPVC Medium Bodied Fast Set Orange Cement is recommended for cold water systems and hot water systems up to 200°F / 93°C. It is approved for Corzan® CPVC piping systems. Its medium body has excellent gap filling properties and is easy to apply.
Can I use SharkBite fittings on CPVC?
SharkBite brass push-to-connect fittings are compatible with PEX, Copper, CPVC, PE-RT and SDR-9 HDPE pipe. SharkBite fittings come with a PEX stiffener pre-loaded into the fitting for PEX, PE-RT and SDR-9 HDPE. The PEX stiffener does not need to be removed for Copper or CPVC applications.
How do you transition from PVC to CPVC?
To connect PVC to a CPVC fitting (or vice versa) follow these steps:
- Brush CPVC primer on the outside of the pipe and inside of the fitting about 2 inches deep.
- Immediately apply a light layer of CPVC cement to the area that is primed outside the pipe and inside the fitting.