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Product information, material comparisons, installation best practices, design considerations, safety information and more from the pioneer in CPVC plumbing technology.

Binay Agrawal

Binay Agrawal, a highly experienced and accomplished professional, currently holds the position of Business Head of the TempRite South Asia division at Lubrizol India.

Material Comparison

Advantages of Repiping with CPVC

Plumbing is a very important part of buildings. Plumbing consists of Water supply & waste disposal. Water supply piping in a building is like veins carrying blood in a body. If there is clogging in veins, one develops major health issues, and similarly, faulty plumbing can lead to major issues in a building. Hence, Re-piping becomes imperative.

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Material Comparison

Understanding the Difference Between CPVC and UPVC

PVC is a very versatile matter and finds use in piping, external casing for wire & cables, tubing for drug delivery, medical & food packaging.  

PVC or UPVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) & UPVC (Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride) are synonyms. PVC by nature is a rigid material and plasticizer are used for making it soft. In this article, we would focus on...

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Piping Market

The Evolution of the Plastic Pipe in the Building Industry

Water is the source of life, whether being used for agriculture to grow crops or for human consumption. This means water needs to be transported for use. The history of water conveyance can be traced back from 5000 BC to 1000 BC when materials like clay, brick, and stone were used by the Indus Civilization Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa. As civilizations...

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Piping Market

CPVC Plumbing Ecosystem in India - Consultants views

Plumbing has been brought to the forefront as a significant element of the building ecosystem due to water scarcity and the enhanced awareness of water conservation. Plumbing systems, methods and solutions have evolved over time, like the other components of the construction industry in India. The legal use of water sources is a by-product of...

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Licensee

Lubrizol Partners with Prince Pipes

Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is a success.” It is a win-win situation for everyone to partner with an Indian company, and Lubrizol understands that better than anyone. The partnership goes on to further amalgamate technology, innovations, and business relationships, meaning...

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Sustainability

Are CPVC Pipes Green and Eco - Friendly?

With a rise in global warming, countries across the world are engaging in dialogue to try and bring down their carbon footprint. As individuals, it is also up to each of us to make small changes in our lives to make our ecological footprint smaller. Although we still need to live our lives like we always have, we can consciously make better...

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Hot water Piping

CPVC Pipes for Hot Water Plumbing Systems

In the last decade lifestyles have evolved and yesterday's luxuries have now become basic needs. One example is bathing with hot water 365 days a year. With these evolving lifestyles, special attention needs to be given to the safe and durable use of appliances and associated accessories which deliver these services (hot water plumbing systems).

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Material Comparison

Discovering UV-Resistant Plastic Water Pipes

When buying plastic water pipes for your dream home or replacing the old damaged GI pipes, you are thinking about durability and a long-term solution.

Have you ever given a thought to how the Sun affects pipe durability especially in external usage? Sun exposure could weaken the piping material and disintegrate it. Weakening of the walls can cause...

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CPVC ensures safe drinking water for India’s masses

Did you drink water today? 

Next time you do, think about the pipes (and their material) that transported the very water to your glass. Let's take a few steps back before we start to talk about house piping.

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Installation

Understanding Expansion & Contraction in FlowGuard® Plus CPVC water pipe

When installing a new CPVC water pipe system, it’s important to remember that changes in temperature will cause any material to expand or contract. This means at warmer temperatures, the pipe will increase in length, while at relatively cooler temperatures, the pipe will get shorter.

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