Like PVC, an ABS pipe should never be exposed to direct sunlight. Aesthetics. While both pipes are made of plastic, it's quite easy to tell ABS and PVC apart.

19 мар. 2020 г. · ABS pipe is best used for underground situations, where it's extremely cold, and in locations that are not exposed to direct sunlight.

The primary difference between ABS and PVC pipes is that ABS pipes contain BPA and are vulnerable to erosion from direct sunlight.

You should use ABS pipe when your application is completely underground, cool, and in locations that are not exposed to direct sunlight. This is because, over ...

17 нояб. 2023 г. · This means ABS can't be used in direct sunlight and PVC can't be used for applications where a continuous service temperature of more than 122° ...

16 июл. 2019 г. · ABS, however, is prone to damage when installed in direct sunlight or hot climates. It can warp if the temperature gets too high, which might be ...

15 февр. 2023 г. · That'sThat's because ABS pipes can warp and break whenever exposed to direct UV light from the sun for extended periods. Durability and Cost.

... ABS is that it is stronger and more shock resistant than PVC. It can handle much lower temperatures than PVC, but does not respond as well to direct sunlight.

ABS has a high melt viscosity and poor flowability, with reduced weatherability, and is prone to discoloration under UV light.