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The other types are polypropylene and polyethylene pipes. Polypropylene is a lot more flexible than ordinary polyethylene, but not as flexible as plasticized PVC. It is often used for waste pipes and to make pressure pipes that may be used to carry hot water also see, Rubber Stamping Designs within our homes , Remote Controlled Boat and buildings. look at, DIY Concrete Foundation Polyethylene may be a low-density material (LDPE) or a high-density material (HDPE). Because it is very brittle, and is affected by the UV rays of the sun, try, Sewing Patterns manufacturers also see, Omaha Hi Lo Poker often add carbon look at, Radio Controlled Military Vehicles to polyethylene to make it last longer - and so the pipes are black. But technology is improving all the time, and more and more plumbers are now using a new type of HDPE that is made with a cross-linking agent commonly known as PEX. PEX pipes are very strong, they are often white checkout, RC Acrobatic Planes in colour, try, Radio Controlled Military Vehicles and they may be used for cold water have a look at, RC Motorcycles and for hot water look at, Adromancy - Alomancy up to 95º C or 200º F. They can also be used in conditions where the water also see, Marlboro Cigarette Collectibles freezes.

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