Re: CS TO CPVC flange connection

From: <Paul>
Date: Sat Oct 09 2004 - 15:25:00 EDT

> Yes, definitely flat faced CS flanges to flat face PVC flanges.
>
> If you use raised face CS flanges, the PVC flange will crack.

Probably not spontaneously though, likely it will happen when you tighten-up the flange bolts.

The same thing goes for CI pumps and components, as I recall. There's nothing like ruining a $40,000 pump by cracking the nozzle connection.

Paul Received on Sat Oct 09 15:25:00 2004

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