using DWV (drain) pipe in reflux still ??
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using DWV (drain) pipe in reflux still ??
so ive been having a real pain in the arse finding large diameter pipe in my town. checked the big stores and the scrap shop. so i decided to go looking online.
found some really good deals right off the bat. my one question though is if its ok to use DWV grade pipe. i looked it up and basically all copper pipe by law has to be 99.9% copper, the difference between the 'L' 'M' and 'DWV' is just the wall thickness. DVW isnt rated for any pressure so cant be used to carry water except for drainage. because of this its like 1/4 the price.
since all still dont build any pressure by design it should be AOK to use yes?
found some really good deals right off the bat. my one question though is if its ok to use DWV grade pipe. i looked it up and basically all copper pipe by law has to be 99.9% copper, the difference between the 'L' 'M' and 'DWV' is just the wall thickness. DVW isnt rated for any pressure so cant be used to carry water except for drainage. because of this its like 1/4 the price.
since all still dont build any pressure by design it should be AOK to use yes?
DWV works fine.
NOTE we are not putting "pressure" on the pipe. That is the main reason to use L or M. If we had 100 lb per sq in, them DWV is not ideal.
The DWV is a little thinner, and much cheaper. It is all I have used, and works fine.
For me, DWV is about $80 for a 10', and M is about $110 for the same 10'. Cheaper yes, but not 1/4 the cost (for 2").
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NOTE we are not putting "pressure" on the pipe. That is the main reason to use L or M. If we had 100 lb per sq in, them DWV is not ideal.
The DWV is a little thinner, and much cheaper. It is all I have used, and works fine.
For me, DWV is about $80 for a 10', and M is about $110 for the same 10'. Cheaper yes, but not 1/4 the cost (for 2").
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thats what i figured. well for me its wither 10 feet of M at lowes for 170 or about 12 bucks for 4 feet of DWV online hahaHusker wrote:DWV works fine.
NOTE we are not putting "pressure" on the pipe. That is the main reason to use L or M. If we had 100 lb per sq in, them DWV is not ideal.
The DWV is a little thinner, and much cheaper. It is all I have used, and works fine.
For me, DWV is about $80 for a 10', and M is about $110 for the same 10'. Cheaper yes, but not 1/4 the cost (for 2").
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Re: using DWV (drain) pipe in reflux still ??
Just got 12' of this for $50. More than I need, but the scrappy wouldn't cut it. I guess it's a good deal. Do regular fittings work for DWV tubes, like t's and caps, ferrules, etc. The stamp says 2" on it. Want to make a VM with it.
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BD, in short..yes...they'll work — although some may fit a little loose before soldering them up. I haven't found it to be a problem (using standard fittings on DWV).
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So just a basic soldering will do the job? Nothing too highly technical for a grunt dunce like me?
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You won't have "any" problems with it BD. Just treat it same as always.
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Thanks. Never done any soldering before
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the od stays the samealthough some may fit a little loose before soldering them up.
the ID changes with schedule
you can use pressure or DWV fittings on it.
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Re: using DWV (drain) pipe in reflux still ??
So I’m going to start swapping out some of the SS pieces from my reflux still for copper. I’ve got 2 copper ferrules (2” OD/1.870 ID) that I’d like to attach a 12” copper riser to. My question is, do you guys think 2” DWV will be too thin to fit inside? I’d like as tight a fit as I can get. Could I go a little thicker with an “M” type pipe? I know NZChris had a little input on this subject in another posting but it was mainly regarding “M” type. I’ve never worked with the thin DRAIN WASTE VENT pipe and I worry about how it’ll handle daily use.
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Re: using DWV (drain) pipe in reflux still ??
that is certainly a convoluted question.
if you are worried about wearing out DWV. not in your lifetime most likely.
as to fitment K, L, M, and DWV are all the same OD. the thickness is made
up with the ID. look on the net for an ID/OD chart. that is why some ferules
fit well press fit and some don't. ALL dimensions for pipe and ferules are
available on the net.
if you are worried about wearing out DWV. not in your lifetime most likely.
as to fitment K, L, M, and DWV are all the same OD. the thickness is made
up with the ID. look on the net for an ID/OD chart. that is why some ferules
fit well press fit and some don't. ALL dimensions for pipe and ferules are
available on the net.
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Thanks for the advice cob. I’ve never worked with copper. So any advice is appreciated. I’ll do more research on the inter webs and update with pictures of my work.
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I have no idea of the designation of my copper pipe.
But it is quite heavy and I got it (old and very) second-hand and cheap.
Helps to make up for the amounts spent on work done by poor tradesmen.
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But it is quite heavy and I got it (old and very) second-hand and cheap.
Helps to make up for the amounts spent on work done by poor tradesmen.
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Re: using DWV (drain) pipe in reflux still ??
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All of the shotguns and stills I've made for members have been with Type L 2" pipe. A few months ago I picked up some 2" DWV to see how it was to work with. The pipe is quite a bit lighter/thinner than Type L and the ID noticeably larger (2.041 vs 1.985). Because of this, my ferrules (Brewers Hardware) had too much slop to just fill with solder and required filling the gap with a strip of soldered then grinded copper sheet. In the end I wasn't happy with the end result (these were 2x20" spools for a CCVM rig) so I took them apart and just went with Type L. Depending on what material you use to fill the gaps, your joint might not end up perfectly square, which may cause your copper spools to be out of plumb and to tilt slightly.
All of the shotguns and stills I've made for members have been with Type L 2" pipe. A few months ago I picked up some 2" DWV to see how it was to work with. The pipe is quite a bit lighter/thinner than Type L and the ID noticeably larger (2.041 vs 1.985). Because of this, my ferrules (Brewers Hardware) had too much slop to just fill with solder and required filling the gap with a strip of soldered then grinded copper sheet. In the end I wasn't happy with the end result (these were 2x20" spools for a CCVM rig) so I took them apart and just went with Type L. Depending on what material you use to fill the gaps, your joint might not end up perfectly square, which may cause your copper spools to be out of plumb and to tilt slightly.
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All of my stills have been DWV (3" & 2"), it works great. Can't answer your question though the fit since the ferrules might be different sizes and I used stainless fittings.Stonecutter wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:02 pm So I’m going to start swapping out some of the SS pieces from my reflux still for copper. I’ve got 2 copper ferrules (2” OD/1.870 ID) that I’d like to attach a 12” copper riser to. My question is, do you guys think 2” DWV will be too thin to fit inside? I’d like as tight a fit as I can get. Could I go a little thicker with an “M” type pipe? I know NZChris had a little input on this subject in another posting but it was mainly regarding “M” type. I’ve never worked with the thin DRAIN WASTE VENT pipe and I worry about how it’ll handle daily use.
Overall dwv is pipe like any other, it's not as thick, but in a practical sense that just means it's lighter, as others mentioned you're never going to wear through it.
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Re: using DWV (drain) pipe in reflux still ??
Thanks for the gentle nudge into the big boy pool Cob. I followed your advice and did some simple searches regarding ID/OD charts and from the ferrule dimensions I have I’m going to go with type “M” for the tightest fit around the ferrule. Not to hi-jack the thread too much but.. I’m super stoked to be adding this small “upgrade” to my rig. My brother is an HVAC guy and will be helping me with the braising/fluxing…me thinks this hobby is now starting to become a “family tradition”cob wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:37 pm that is certainly a convoluted question.
if you are worried about wearing out DWV. not in your lifetime most likely.
as to fitment K, L, M, and DWV are all the same OD. the thickness is made
up with the ID. look on the net for an ID/OD chart. that is why some ferules
fit well press fit and some don't. ALL dimensions for pipe and ferules are
available on the net.
I’m sure I’ll be doing more copper work in the future and I will definitely pick up some of the cheaper DWV stuff, thanks for the advice Brother.Expat wrote: ↑Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:51 amAll of my stills have been DWV (3" & 2"), it works great. Can't answer your question though the fit since the ferrules might be different sizes and I used stainless fittings.Stonecutter wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 3:02 pm So I’m going to start swapping out some of the SS pieces from my reflux still for copper. I’ve got 2 copper ferrules (2” OD/1.870 ID) that I’d like to attach a 12” copper riser to. My question is, do you guys think 2” DWV will be too thin to fit inside? I’d like as tight a fit as I can get. Could I go a little thicker with an “M” type pipe? I know NZChris had a little input on this subject in another posting but it was mainly regarding “M” type. I’ve never worked with the thin DRAIN WASTE VENT pipe and I worry about how it’ll handle daily use.
Overall dwv is pipe like any other, it's not as thick, but in a practical sense that just means it's lighter, as others mentioned you're never going to wear through it.
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