Why ABS?

[docswisher]

Anyone know why rv’s are plumbed with black ABS drain pipes instead of white PVC used in house plumbing?

[A32Deuce]

Not as brittle with constant temp fluctuations and vibrations. Guessing cause I have seen the other shatter in cold weather.

[Blackrock]

All of my house waste/drain plumbing is in black ABS. Fresh water is either copper or pvc.

[A32Deuce]

All the plumbing in our house is copper.

[kcmusa]

https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing...and-pvc-pipe-/

[cavie]

Originally Posted by docswisher

Anyone know why rv’s are plumbed with black ABS drain pipes instead of white PVC used in house plumbing?

Weight. $$$$$$$. ABS is cheaper and lighter.