PVC-U Pressure Pipe 160mm × 6.2mm PN10 Glue Socket × Plain Grey 5m - 0309094

PVC-U Pressure Pipe 160mm × 6.2mm PN10 Glue Socket × Plain Grey 5m

Rated to 10 bar (PN10) at a nominal diameter of 160 mm with a 6.2 mm solid wall, this 5-metre grey PVC-U pressure pipe is one of the largest bore sizes routinely specified in commercial pool plant rooms and high-volume water-feature installations. Its glue-socket-one-end / plain-other-end configuration allows runs to be solvent-welded directly into standard ISO-metric fittings without adapters. Conforming to ISO 1452 (EN ISO 1452-2), it is engineered for buried and above-ground pressure service where reliable, long-term performance is required.

Vessel construction & pressure rating

The pipe is manufactured from unplasticised PVC (PVC-U), a rigid, non-plasticised grade that delivers high stiffness and excellent dimensional stability under sustained pressure. The 6.2 mm wall at 160 mm OD achieves the PN10 pressure class defined by ISO 1452, giving a comfortable safety margin over the 2–5 bar typically seen in pool return and suction circuits. The smooth internal bore resists scale build-up and keeps hydraulic losses low across long straight runs.

Solvent-weld jointing & compatibility

The integrated glue socket at one end accepts standard ISO-metric 160 mm solvent-cement fittings — elbows, tees, reducers, and valves — without the need for loose coupling sleeves. The plain spigot at the opposite end inserts directly into the next section’s socket, enabling continuous runs with a consistent internal diameter and no gasket to fail. All joints should be made with a compatible PVC-U solvent cement following the manufacturer’s cure-time guidance before pressure testing.

Sizing & installation guidance

At 160 mm nominal bore this pipe suits main collector headers, plant-room manifolds, and primary filtration supply lines for large pools, water parks, or commercial aquatic facilities. It is equally suited to buried underground runs where its solid PVC-U wall provides crush resistance without additional reinforcement. Handling and cutting require standard PVC pipe cutters or a fine-tooth saw; lengths should be deburred and chamfered before solvent welding.