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What The Professionals Use!
(Included in the final price is $24.95 for Shipping per box)
25 pieces @ 5-Foot Lengths
ASTM F2158 Certified Schedule 20 PVC Bell End Pipe
Shipping charges will apply to this item
Never use plumbing PVC pipe
Demand what Professional Installers Use
FloMax Gold Premium Quality
*Bell End Pipe is Temporarily Out of Stock. Will Ship FloMax Gold Premium Pipe with Standard Ends and Couplings.
PLEASE NOTE: PIPE IS NON-REFUNDABLE
True Central Vacuum Thin Wall PVC 2" O.D. Premium quality virgin "Flomax Gold". No regrinds. Box of 25, 5-Foot lengths.
Important Notes: Shipping WILL apply to this item.
Schedule 40 and others often contain pinholes (from Impurities during Manufacturing) that will cause your central vacuum to lose its suction power.
These Flomax gold pipes are perfectly smooth on the inside and out to maximize the aerodynamics (suction) of your system.
Flomax gold Central Vacuum pipe is Premium pipe and Doesn't crack like cheaper PVC pipes or Schedule 40 pipe
Some cheaper pipes will have thin walls (check out the video), not Flomax gold. Our pipe is made to precision and is even throughout.
On Schedule 40 Pipes the heat in your attic will cause the pipes to sag and bend out of shape causing issues in the future.
Here are the key factors why several Central Vacuum OEM's have made FlowMax Gold their only pipe of choice and why it is the best vacuum tubing on the market!
High-Quality Material
FlowMax Gold is produced only from 100% virgin PVC material. We use no recycled material or ground-up plastic of any type in FlowMax Gold. This recycled material basically comes from discarded plastic products or scrap that is gathered together, ground up, reheated, and re-extruded into the vacuum pipe. Scrap material typically varies from lot to lot depending on what has been ground up. The nature of scrap makes it hard to keep out foreign materials. Because of this, reused plastic often contains foreign materials like metal, stone or other non-PVC plastic materials that can cause poor glue adhesion, holes, tears, rough inside surfaces, inconsistent wall thicknesses, out-of-spec diameters, or easily cracked pipes.
Easier and Faster Installation
FlowMax Gold is manufactured to rigorous standards to ensure part to part consistency. Better cuts, consistent fit to fittings, and superior cement adhesion let you get the installation done right and quickly the first time, every time. Sorting pipe at the job site, having to cut out bad sections, or in the worst case, getting a callback to the job site of a finished home where finished walls must be torn apart to find a leak, all rob you of your time and profit.
Superior Fit to Fittings
Have you ever had a problem with your fittings being too loose or falling off the pipe? Have you ever had to hammer a fitting on to the end of a pipe? If so, you've probably been seeing the effects of bad or inconsistent pipe outside diameter. Using our proprietary, outside diameter production control technology, we have remarkable control on the outside diameter of our FlowMax Gold. This means a superior and very consistent fit.
Certified Central Vacuum PVC Pipe (Schedule 20)
vs.
Uncertified Plumbing PVC (Schedule 40)
99% of all Central Vacuum Companies Will Advise Against Using Plumbing PVC & So-Called Adaptors Which Can Cause Clogs In The Vacuum System.
We Invite You To Contact Any Central Vacuum Company To Verify This Information. Simply ask these companies, "Would you ever use schedule 40 plumbing PVC when installing a central vacuum system?"
Beam
(800) 640-2717NuTone
(888) 336-3948Hayden
(800) 461-5300M&S/AirVac
(800) 421-1578Hoover
(623) 337-5931VacuFlo
(800) VACUFLO
You may find some misleading claims circulating on the internet regarding the use of regular schedule 40 plumbing PVC and so-called adaptors. Claims such as "Thicker is Better", "More Air Flow" and "Commercial Use" simply aren't true. Some companies will claim that schedule 40 PVC is used in commercial or industrial settings which is very misleading and untrue. When installing a central vacuum in a commercial setting, schedule 20 central vacuum PVC is used. Piping does not vary from residential to commercial installations. Schedule 20 central vacuum PVC has been used in this industry for over 35 years and is the industry standard. Schedule 40 may in fact be larger and thicker, but this does not equate to better airflow and/or better performance. Plumbing PVC fittings are very restricting and not properly angled, reducing airflow. This is due to shorter elbow lengths. While this may work well for water flow, it is the very opposite of airflow. The use of a so-called adaptor only creates more potential for clogging. You will never find a central vacuum installer that will use schedule 40 PVC in their installations.
A Direct Quote from Dave Schenk
"Always use the right tools for the job. While some installers use schedule 40 plumbing tubing and elbows in place of central vacuum tubing, doing so actually reduces the efficiency of a central vacuum. Plumbing tubing has rough inside wall surfaces and tight elbows that restrict airflow encourages clogs and reduces suction."
Dave Schenk is a well respected leading expert in the central vacuum industry with over 31 years of experience, and a good friend in the industry.
ABSOLUTELY NOT... Plumbing PVC is not approved!
They'll probably advise you to rip out your old piping and put in certified central vacuum PVC.
If your vacuum pipe doesn't have the IAPMO UMC Shield Logo and/or FlowMax Gold/Excalibur Extrusions Logo in the print line, then is IS NOT certified to the new ASTM F2158 standard. If you use a pipe that is not certified, a building inspector can fail your installation and order the pipe to be removed and replaced. FlowMax Gold and Excalibur Extrusions are the ONLY vacuum pipe in North America that has been "CERTIFIED" and listed by IAPMO. As explained in February's issue of Central Vac Professional - this standard is now being enforced in 19 states effective January 1, 2006.
History of ASTM F2158
Following three years of commitment to the process of the creating an ASTM standard for central vacuum fittings by the major participants in the central vacuum industry, we were pleased to advise you in April 2004, that the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) had introduced F2158 a "Standard Specification for Residential Central-Vacuum Tube and Fittings." Revisions to the standard in 2005 are making progress through the ASTM system to include resizing tube dimensions to more reflect real life and improved testing methods for fittings, to ensure they will stand up over time. ASTM F11 group, responsible for central vacuums, is also writing a new Installation Practices Standard that will include metal pipe and fittings.
Why was the Standard developed?
The main reason for the F2158 Standard was to promote the harmonization of central vacuum fitting and tubing sizes so that an installer could use any ASTM manufactured product and know it would fit. Another reason for the Standard was to help ensure that only fittings manufactured to this Standard would be used in a residential installation. In this way, the industry could present a consistent dependable quality product to the increasing demand for central vacuum installations and ensure the reputation of central vacuums would not suffer because of inconsistent products. The type of fittings included is Elbows, Sweep Tee's, 2 Inch Couplings and Wyes. Everything that is between the back of the mounting plate, to the inlet of the power unit. It does not include inlet valves, mounting plates, pipe straps, and accessories.
Compliance Organizations
To ensure that any manufactured products remain true to its design, society has accepted the "marks of compliance" from designated Third Party Approval organizations. We see this with electrical products and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and Plumbing Products with The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) while also being a leading Plumbing Third Party Approval Agency will also approve and monitor the quality of manufactured central vacuum tubes and fittings. IAPMO, are also the authors and administrators of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), the Code that references the requirements for central vacuum installations.
| PVC Pipe Style | Straight |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Weight (lbs) | 20.000000 |
| Product Length (Inches) | 1500 |
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$16.95
True Central Vacuum Thin Wall PVC 2" O.D. Premium quality virgin "Flomax Gold". No regrinds. Box of 25, 5-Foot lengths.
Important Notes: Shipping WILL apply to this item.
Schedule 40 and others often contain pinholes (from Impurities during Manufacturing) that will cause your central vacuum to lose its suction power.
These Flomax gold pipes are perfectly smooth on the inside and out to maximize the aerodynamics (suction) of your system.
Flomax gold Central Vacuum pipe is Premium pipe and Doesn't crack like cheaper PVC pipes or Schedule 40 pipe
Some cheaper pipes will have thin walls (check out the video), not Flomax gold. Our pipe is made to precision and is even throughout.
On Schedule 40 Pipes the heat in your attic will cause the pipes to sag and bend out of shape causing issues in the future.
Here are the key factors why several Central Vacuum OEM's have made FlowMax Gold their only pipe of choice and why it is the best vacuum tubing on the market!
High-Quality Material
FlowMax Gold is produced only from 100% virgin PVC material. We use no recycled material or ground-up plastic of any type in FlowMax Gold. This recycled material basically comes from discarded plastic products or scrap that is gathered together, ground up, reheated, and re-extruded into the vacuum pipe. Scrap material typically varies from lot to lot depending on what has been ground up. The nature of scrap makes it hard to keep out foreign materials. Because of this, reused plastic often contains foreign materials like metal, stone or other non-PVC plastic materials that can cause poor glue adhesion, holes, tears, rough inside surfaces, inconsistent wall thicknesses, out-of-spec diameters, or easily cracked pipes.
Easier and Faster Installation
FlowMax Gold is manufactured to rigorous standards to ensure part to part consistency. Better cuts, consistent fit to fittings, and superior cement adhesion let you get the installation done right and quickly the first time, every time. Sorting pipe at the job site, having to cut out bad sections, or in the worst case, getting a callback to the job site of a finished home where finished walls must be torn apart to find a leak, all rob you of your time and profit.
Superior Fit to Fittings
Have you ever had a problem with your fittings being too loose or falling off the pipe? Have you ever had to hammer a fitting on to the end of a pipe? If so, you've probably been seeing the effects of bad or inconsistent pipe outside diameter. Using our proprietary, outside diameter production control technology, we have remarkable control on the outside diameter of our FlowMax Gold. This means a superior and very consistent fit.
Certified Central Vacuum PVC Pipe (Schedule 20)
vs.
Uncertified Plumbing PVC (Schedule 40)
99% of all Central Vacuum Companies Will Advise Against Using Plumbing PVC & So-Called Adaptors Which Can Cause Clogs In The Vacuum System.
We Invite You To Contact Any Central Vacuum Company To Verify This Information. Simply ask these companies, "Would you ever use schedule 40 plumbing PVC when installing a central vacuum system?"
Beam
(800) 640-2717NuTone
(888) 336-3948Hayden
(800) 461-5300M&S/AirVac
(800) 421-1578Hoover
(623) 337-5931VacuFlo
(800) VACUFLO
You may find some misleading claims circulating on the internet regarding the use of regular schedule 40 plumbing PVC and so-called adaptors. Claims such as "Thicker is Better", "More Air Flow" and "Commercial Use" simply aren't true. Some companies will claim that schedule 40 PVC is used in commercial or industrial settings which is very misleading and untrue. When installing a central vacuum in a commercial setting, schedule 20 central vacuum PVC is used. Piping does not vary from residential to commercial installations. Schedule 20 central vacuum PVC has been used in this industry for over 35 years and is the industry standard. Schedule 40 may in fact be larger and thicker, but this does not equate to better airflow and/or better performance. Plumbing PVC fittings are very restricting and not properly angled, reducing airflow. This is due to shorter elbow lengths. While this may work well for water flow, it is the very opposite of airflow. The use of a so-called adaptor only creates more potential for clogging. You will never find a central vacuum installer that will use schedule 40 PVC in their installations.
A Direct Quote from Dave Schenk
"Always use the right tools for the job. While some installers use schedule 40 plumbing tubing and elbows in place of central vacuum tubing, doing so actually reduces the efficiency of a central vacuum. Plumbing tubing has rough inside wall surfaces and tight elbows that restrict airflow encourages clogs and reduces suction."
Dave Schenk is a well respected leading expert in the central vacuum industry with over 31 years of experience, and a good friend in the industry.
ABSOLUTELY NOT... Plumbing PVC is not approved!
They'll probably advise you to rip out your old piping and put in certified central vacuum PVC.
If your vacuum pipe doesn't have the IAPMO UMC Shield Logo and/or FlowMax Gold/Excalibur Extrusions Logo in the print line, then is IS NOT certified to the new ASTM F2158 standard. If you use a pipe that is not certified, a building inspector can fail your installation and order the pipe to be removed and replaced. FlowMax Gold and Excalibur Extrusions are the ONLY vacuum pipe in North America that has been "CERTIFIED" and listed by IAPMO. As explained in February's issue of Central Vac Professional - this standard is now being enforced in 19 states effective January 1, 2006.
History of ASTM F2158
Following three years of commitment to the process of the creating an ASTM standard for central vacuum fittings by the major participants in the central vacuum industry, we were pleased to advise you in April 2004, that the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) had introduced F2158 a "Standard Specification for Residential Central-Vacuum Tube and Fittings." Revisions to the standard in 2005 are making progress through the ASTM system to include resizing tube dimensions to more reflect real life and improved testing methods for fittings, to ensure they will stand up over time. ASTM F11 group, responsible for central vacuums, is also writing a new Installation Practices Standard that will include metal pipe and fittings.
Why was the Standard developed?
The main reason for the F2158 Standard was to promote the harmonization of central vacuum fitting and tubing sizes so that an installer could use any ASTM manufactured product and know it would fit. Another reason for the Standard was to help ensure that only fittings manufactured to this Standard would be used in a residential installation. In this way, the industry could present a consistent dependable quality product to the increasing demand for central vacuum installations and ensure the reputation of central vacuums would not suffer because of inconsistent products. The type of fittings included is Elbows, Sweep Tee's, 2 Inch Couplings and Wyes. Everything that is between the back of the mounting plate, to the inlet of the power unit. It does not include inlet valves, mounting plates, pipe straps, and accessories.
Compliance Organizations
To ensure that any manufactured products remain true to its design, society has accepted the "marks of compliance" from designated Third Party Approval organizations. We see this with electrical products and Underwriter Laboratories (UL) and Plumbing Products with The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) while also being a leading Plumbing Third Party Approval Agency will also approve and monitor the quality of manufactured central vacuum tubes and fittings. IAPMO, are also the authors and administrators of the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), the Code that references the requirements for central vacuum installations.
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