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Mechanical tests may be associated to a lot of pipe, which would be all from the same heat and have been through the same heat treatment processes. The manufacturer performs these tests and reports the composition in a mill traceability report and the mechanical tests in a material test report, both of which are referred to by the acronym MTR. Material with these associated test reports is called traceable. For critical applications, third party verification of these tests may be required; in this case an independent lab will produce a certified material test report, and the material will be called certified. The manufacture and installation of pressure piping is tightly regulated by the ASME “B31” code series such as B31.1 or B31.3 which have their basis in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code . Europe and the rest of the world has an equivalent system of codes.
Flare connections require that the end of a tubing section be spread outward in a bell shape using a flare tool. A flare nut then compresses this bell-shaped end onto a male fitting. Flare connections are a labor-intensive method of making connections, but are quite reliable over the course of many years.
The IPS number is the same as the NPS number, but the schedules were limited to Standard Wall , Extra Strong , and Double Extra Strong . Different definitions exist for XXS, water pipes however it is never the same as SCH 160. XXS is in fact thicker than SCH 160 for NPS 1/8″ to 6″ inclusive, whereas SCH 160 is thicker than XXS for NPS 8″ and larger.
But we also carry so many unique pipes it’s impossible to list them all here. Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a “pipe sleeve” or installing UL-listed “heat tape,” “heat cable,” or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.