PVC is rated at 160 psi at 73 deg F. as one (pressure) increases the other (temp) must decrease within limits of a range. thus if one takes PSI to 0 temp can increase to a maximum before deformation. I don't know that point... but I have tested it to 212 deg F with no deformations or glue problems. As far as I know 130 degrees is what BD's maximum is so I think it will be fine, but do some testing on some cheap small dia fittings first. I also like the way PVC holds the heat once it is at temp.
luck and wisdom JJJN Marty Phee wrote: >PVC will get soft as it's heated. Take this into account. I'm not sure >how much heat is required though. I've seen people bend and stretch PVC >using steam or propane torch. > >Also, PVC gives off dioxin when it burns. > >JJJN wrote: > > > >>I may be getting in the middle here but FYI I just purchased some 8" >>Dia. Sch 40 PVC. It holds roughly 2.5 gallons per foot. they make a very >>nice concentric reducer glue fitting for the bottom that can be >>threaded to your choice of sizes. The Wall Thickness is heavy enough >>you can drill and tap side fittings for your pump/gage taps etc. you can >>get a tee with clean out also. 2 part marine (putty stick) sticks real >>well to if you prep with sand paper. I am making mine about 10 gallons >>each and making dual reactors with one wash tub. the pipe is about 5-6 >>bucks a foot and fittings run about 20 bucks each. >> >>Wisdom to all, >>Jim >> >>David Thornton wrote: >> >> >> >> >> > > >_______________________________________________ >Biofuel mailing list >Biofuel@sustainablelists.org >http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org > >Biofuel at Journey to Forever: >http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html > >Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): >http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/ > > > > _______________________________________________ Biofuel mailing list Biofuel@sustainablelists.org http://sustainablelists.org/mailman/listinfo/biofuel_sustainablelists.org Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Search the combined Biofuel and Biofuels-biz list archives (50,000 messages): http://www.mail-archive.com/biofuel@sustainablelists.org/
