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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?