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Why more specifiers choose PWPipe C900 for
potable water systems.
PWPipe is the largest producer of potable water, well casing, sewer, PWPipe products meet or exceed
PVC pipe in western North America turf, agriculture, plumbing, industry standards because of our
and our products are available communications, and electrical rigorous quality-control program.
from distributors throughout this markets. Our manufacturing
geographic region. Our water works facilities in Oregon, Washington, PWPipe supports the PVC pipe
products are distributed primarily in California, Utah, and Nebraska industry’s efforts to maintain the
highest design and manufacturing
the states West of the Rockies. assure on-time delivery.
standards. We are members of the
PWPipe products include PVC and PWPipe C900 high pressure water Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association and
polyethylene pipe and tubing for a pipe combines superior materials with American Water Works Association
variety of applications servicing the the latest manufacturing technology. (AWWA).
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Corrosion Resistance Exceptional Strength and Joint Integrity
C900 is immune to nearly all types Durability PWPipe’s integral bell gasketed
of internal and external corrosion. Every piece of C900 is hydrostatically joint meets the same strength
Since PVC is a non-conductor, it is proof tested at four times its pressure requirements of the C900 pipe, as
not affected by electrolysis. Nor is it class. well as the demanding test criteria of
susceptible to alkaline or acid soil ASTM D 3139. The ability of PVC to
conditions. A correctly installed A 2.5-to-1 safety factor is applied bend without breaking allows the joint
PWPipe system will provide long-term to the long-term pressure capacity of and pipe assembly to compensate for
service at reduced operating costs. the pipe. The resulting value is further minor earth movement, which
reduced by a surge pressure value, can cause problems in more rigid,
Water Quality which also incorporates a 2.5-to-1 non-PVC assemblies.
Extractant water purity tests safety factor. Burst test pressure
performed by independent test capability of C900 Class 150 is at Certification
laboratories ensure that our pipe least 755 psi, with sustained pressure C900 is periodically tested to maintain
meets the requirements for water test capability of 500 psi. listings from Factory Mutual System*
purity as specified by ANSI/NSF (FM) and Underwriters Laboratories
Standard 61. Throughout the country, in all (UL). C900 also conforms to
conditions and climates, C900 has applicable requirements of the
Superior Flow served admirably in municipal water Uniform Plumbing Code™.
Characteristics mains, fire lines, and sewage force
An extremely smooth inner surface mains. *Factory Mutual is not applicable to
gives C900 a Hazen-Williams flow Class 100, DR 25 products.
coefficient of C=150. This means less
burden on pumps and reduced
pumping costs, because there’s less
friction between moving water and
pipe walls.
80˚ 0.88
90˚ 0.75
100˚ 0.62
110˚ 0.50
120˚ 0.40
140˚ 0.22
Class 100 DR 25
Nominal Average Approximate* Minimum Approximate Approximate
Pipe Size Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Wall Thickness Weight Crate Weight
(inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (lbs/100 ft) (lbs)
4 4.80 4.39 0.192 190 1800
Class 150 DR 18
Nominal Average Approximate* Minimum Approximate Approximate
Pipe Size Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Wall Thickness Weight Crate Weight
(inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (lbs/100 ft) (lbs)
Class 200 DR 14
Nominal Average Approximate* Minimum Approximate Approximate
Pipe Size Outside Diameter Inside Diameter Wall Thickness Weight Crate Weight
(inches) (inches) (inches) (inches) (lbs/100 ft) (lbs)
*These figures allow for manufacturing tolerances. **Gasket shown is for reference purposes only.
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Product Description
Standard Specifications Elastromeric Seal Product
Material Integral bell pipe provided with C900 is suitable for use as a pressure
PVC compound meets factory-installed gaskets meeting conduit. Expansion and contraction
ASTM D 1784, cell class 12454. requirements of ASTM F 477. are accommodated by a properly
Gasketed Joint Assembly assembled gasketed joint. Each bell
Pipe section meets the same pressure
Meets AWWA C900. Class 100 Meets requirements of ASTM D 3139.
capacity requirements as the pipe.
meets requirements of DR 25. Installation
Class 150 meets requirements of AWWA C605 and PWPipe’s Standard laying lengths are 20 feet
DR 18. Class 200 meets Installation Guide for PVC Water Pipe. (plus or minus 1 inch).
requirements of DR 14.
Quality Assurance
Hydrostatic Proof Testing Quick Burst Test Pipe Stiffness
Each standard and random length Randomly selected C900 samples C900 meets these minimum stiffness
of C900 is tested to four times the are tested in accordance with requirements:
pressure class of the pipe, for a ASTM D 1599 to withstand pressures
minimum of five seconds. The integral listed below. Class 100 has a Pipe Stiffness
Pressure Class DR
(psi)
bell is tested with the pipe. minimum burst pressure of 535 psi;
Class 150, a minimum burst pressure 100 25 129
Falling Weight Impact Test of 755 psi; Class 200, a minimum
At 73˚F, C900 withstands an impact burst pressure of 985 psi. 150 18 364
energy of 150 ft-lbs, when tested in
200 14 814
accordance with ASTM D 2444.
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Installation
Pipe Embedment Table 1. Thrust Developed per 100 psi Pressure
AWWA C900 PVC Pressure Pipe (C.I.O.D.)
All PVC pipe should be installed
with bedding that provides uniform Nominal Pipe Size Fitting 90˚ Elbow Fitting 45˚ Elbow Valves, Tees, Dead Ends
(inches) (lbs force) (lbs force) (lbs force)
longitudinal support under the pipe.
Use embedment material that is free 4 2,160 1,180 1,530
of large stones, frozen matter, or 6 4,460 2,420 3,160
other debris. Use proper compaction
procedures to provide soil densities 8 7,700 4,160 5,440
as specified by the design engineer. 10 11,600 6,260 8,190
4 100
Axial deflection at the pipe joints is not
recommended, However, it is possible 6 145
to curve C900 to allow for slight
8 190
changes in direction.
10 235
Bending to these minimum radii
will not jeopardize C900’s design 12 275
capability. See PWPipe’s Technical
Bulletin “Longitudinal Bending of PVC
Pipe” for more details.
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Thrust Restraint
Adequate thrust restraint is Concrete Thrust Blocks Mechanical Restraints
necessary for all gasketed joint If concrete thrust blocks are used, If mechanical thrust restraint devices are
systems. The “push on” features of the size and type of thrust blocking used, they should be a type designed
our joints provide many installation must be based on the load-bearing for use with PVC pipe. The devices
advantages, but without adequate capacity of the soil, pressure in the should meet the test requirements of
thrust restraint they can become pipe, and diameter of the pipe. Table Uni-Bell’s Specification Uni-B-13 “Joint
“push off” problems. The large thrust 2 provides conservative estimates of Restraint Devices for Use with PVC
forces present in water-distribution load-bearing values for various soil Pipe.” Design manuals and computer
systems (see Table 1) require thrust types. When soil conditions are not software are available from the restraint
restraints designed to handle test and known, samples should be tested to manufacturers.
peak operating pressures. determine soil properties.
For typical thrust blocking and
mechanical thrust restraint examples,
see Figures 1 through 6.
THRUST BLOCKS
FIGURE 1: Through line connection, tee FIGURE 2: Direction change, elbow FIGURE 3: Change line size, reducer
FIGURE 4: Through line connection, FIGURE 5: Direction change, elbow FIGURE 6: Direction change, tee
cross used as tee used as elbow
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Testing of Installed Systems
Place sufficient backfill before Table 3. Volume of Water Required for Testing
pipe filling and field testing. Under
conditions requiring immediate back- Nominal Pipe Size Volume
(inches) (U.S. gal/100 ft)
filling of trenches, test after backfilling
but prior to placement of permanent 4 70
surface. Testing short lengths of pipe
6 153
first will verify proper installation and
joint assembly. If concrete thrust 8 259
blocks are required, allow sufficient
10 405
curing before testing.
12 573
Separate tests for pressure and
leakage may be performed. If
separate tests are done, the pressure
test should be done first. See Table 4.
Table 4. System Test Methods
Procedure Procedure Pressure Test Duration
While the line is under pressure,
check for leaks in all exposed pipe, Simultaneous pressure 150% of working pressure at point of test, 2 hr
and leakage tests but not less than 125% of normal working
fittings, valves, and hydrants. Repair pressure at highest elevation*
or replace all defective elements.
Separate pressure test 150% of working pressure at point of test, 1 hr
Repeat the test until all visible leaks but not less than 125% of normal working
stop and the allowable leakage pressure at highest elevation*
requirements are met, per Table 5.
Separate leakage test 150% of working pressure of segment tested* 2 hr
For detailed pressure-testing
requirements, consult your engineer Source: Underground Installation of PVC Pressure Pipe and Fittings for Water, AWWA C605.
or the PWPipe installation guide.
*Under no circumstances should test pressures exceed 305 psi for DR 14, 235 psi for DR 18, and
165 psi for DR 25 C900 PVC pipe.
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