PVC Flexible Pipe

Flexible PVC pipe is a type of plastic pipe that has the ability to bend without there being cracks in the pipe. It is used in areas where rigid PVC pipes are not suitable including areas of limited space or when there could be movement.

The price for a specific 1-inch PVC flexible pipe depends on brand, quality, and location and may cost anywhere from several dollars to approximately $10 per lineal foot.

While flexible PVC pipe may be sufficient for many applications, PVC piping may be utilized in a few ways wherein its strength differs depending on aspects such as the wall thickness as well as the reinforcement. All in all, it is ‘best utilized in less rigorous or moderate applications. ’

Flexible PVC is said to pose no health or environmental risks for use in such applications as in water distribution and drainage. Nonetheless, it must be used within the recommended conditions and kept away from any harsh heat or acid and alkali nature that may lead to quick deterioration of the material.

As for the so called “good flexible PVC”, it has to be said that it depends on the usage zone. It has some merits like ease of installation, corrosion-proof and flexibility, but may not work well for some applications.

PVC pipe that is described as “ultra-flexible” or “super-flexible” is generally the most flexible type of PVC pipe available to consumers.

Flexible PVC pipe can be expected to have a long life span, although the length of this life span will depend on the usage to which the pipe is subjected, the environment in which it is located, and the quality of installation. It can take 10-50 years or more in some cases to wear out when it has been well installed and protected.