Dick,
I agree with Glenn.
CPVC is sensitive to some chemicals which can reduce it's strength (WD-40)
or dissolve it (MEK). Its max temp at 0 psi is 210 degrees, 180 at 60 psi.
One thing you can do is use sch 40 PVC to make a mock up if space is
real tight. Cheap and easy to work with.
Bryan
Glen Barrett wrote:
> Glen
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Glen Barrett" <speedtimer@charter.net>
> To: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>; "lsr list autox"
> <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 5:50 PM
> Subject: Re: CPVC for remote radiator plumbing?
>
>
>> Dick
>> I don't think I would use it as it's subject to vibration and
>> cracking. A good alternate is copper tubing, easy to silver solder and
>> lots of size's available as to the great combinations of fittings for
>> adapting. Makes for a clean set up. JMHO.
>> Glen
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
>> To: "lsr list autox" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Saturday, June 04, 2005 5:33 PM
>> Subject: CPVC for remote radiator plumbing?
>>
>>
>>> Has anybody used CPVC to plumb a remote radiator or coolant tank?
>>> Dick J
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