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CPVC vs PVC Pipe
Which is Right for Your Home?

They look almost identical. Same colour, similar fittings, similar price. But using the wrong one in the wrong place will either damage your plumbing or waste money. Here's everything you need to know.

The Key Difference — Temperature

CPVC — Chlorinated PVC

93°C

Maximum service temperature

Hot and cold water
Safe near geysers and solar heaters
Drinking water certified
Will not deform or leach chemicals
2–3x more expensive than PVC

PVC — Standard Polyvinyl Chloride

60°C

Maximum service temperature

Cold water only
Drainage and sewage
Cheaper than CPVC
Softens and deforms above 60°C
Will burst near a geyser

Full Comparison Table

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Property	CPVC	PVC
Max Temperature	93°C	60°C
Hot Water	Yes	No
Cold Water	Yes	Yes
Drinking Water Safe	Yes	Yes (cold only)
Standard (India)	IS:15778	IS:4985
Colour	Cream/off-white	Grey or white
Price (½" per mtr)	~₹95/mtr	~₹40/mtr
Geyser connection	Safe	Never
Solar water heater	Safe	Will fail
Drainage & sewage	Overkill	Ideal
Pressure rating	Higher	Standard
Jointing	CPVC solvent cement	PVC solvent cement
Fittings	CPVC fittings only	PVC fittings only

Important: CPVC and PVC fittings and solvent cements are NOT interchangeable. Always use CPVC cement with CPVC pipes and PVC cement with PVC pipes.

Room-by-Room Guide — Which Pipe to Use

Bathroom

Hot water lines to shower: CPVC
Cold water lines: CPVC or PVC
Drainage pipes: PVC
Geyser outlet pipe: CPVC only

Kitchen

Hot water tap line: CPVC
Cold water tap: CPVC or PVC
Sink drainage: PVC
Washing machine line: CPVC

Solar / Geyser

Solar heater outlet: CPVC only
Geyser inlet/outlet: CPVC only
PVC near a geyser: Will deform and leak

External / Underground

Water main from overhead tank: CPVC
Underground water supply: GI or CPVC
External drainage: PVC
Sewer line: PVC

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CPVC vs PVC PipeWhich is Right for Your Home?