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What does ABS stand for?
ABS stands for acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene, which is a lightweight, durable thermoplastic resin.
What are the advantages of ABS pipes and fittings?
ABS is shock resistant and strong, resistant to typical wastewater impurities, and considered more resistant to extreme cold than PVC pipes. Like most polymer pipes, ABS pipes won't rust, pit or degrade over time when used indoors. ABS is often used for wastewater and sewer drains.
What sizes do ABS pipe come in?
We carry ABS pipe and fittings with diameters ranging from 1-1/4-in up to 3-in for certain fittings like toilet flanges or high-flow drains.
Can you use PVC fittings on ABS pipe?
Generally, PVC and ABS fittings are not supposed to be coupled and cannot be coupled with most glues or cements, and even mechanical couplings are tricky. Also, mixing PVC and ABS pipes and fittings may not be allowed by some municipal plumbing codes.
