Type |
Dimen-
sions |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Galvanized pipes
and fittings |
½"
1"
1 1/4"
1½" |
Cannot be broken by the pigs
(Standing on its own) |
Rusta
Non flexible
Time consuming mounting |
Stainless pipes
and fittings
|
½"
1" |
Cannot be broken by the pigs
(Standing oæn its own)
Imperishable |
Stands formic acid
Non flexible
Time consuming mounting
Expensive |
Rigid PVC-pipes for glue fittings |
20 mm
32 mm. |
Easy handling and carving
Easy to assemble
Cheap |
Can be broken by the pigs
Needs gluing |
Rigid PVC-pipes for glue fitting |
15 mm
22 mm |
Cheap
Assembles quickly
Easy handling and carving |
Can be broken by the pigs |
Soft plastic tubes |
14 mm
22 mm |
Flexible, saves fittings
Cheap
Assembles quickly
Can be separated after the assembly |
Can be broken by the pigs |
Tubes with stainless fittings |
½" |
Saves fittings
Easy mounting |
Expensive
Fixed measurements
Can be broken by the pigs |
Glue fittings made of PVC |
20 mm
32 mm |
Easy mounting
Cheap |
Has to be glued |
Glue fittings made of PVC |
15 mm
22 mm |
Fast mounting
Can be separated
Flexible solutions |
More expensive than the glue fittings |