PVC Pipe, 1-1/2 Schedule 40

Stepping up to a larger line size, this 1-1/2" Schedule 40 PVC pipe from Wolff Bros. Supply provides higher-flow, corrosion-resistant conveyance for water-treatment and plumbing systems. Its slip outer diameter mates with the full range of standard 1-1/2" Schedule 40 slip fittings, so you can build out larger runs with the usual elbows, tees, couplings, and adapters.

Sized for higher-demand runs

The 1-1/2" size is well suited to higher-demand applications, main feed lines, distribution headers, and the larger control valves found on high-capacity softeners and filters. Like all PVC, it resists corrosion, will not rust, and discourages the internal mineral buildup that gradually narrows and degrades metal pipe, all while handling chlorinated and treated water without breaking down. That makes it a reliable carrier for the kind of flow that bigger residential and light-commercial systems move, with a smooth bore that keeps friction losses in check.

• Size: 1-1/2" nominal diameter
• Material: Schedule 40 PVC
• Fitting type: pipe (sold by the foot)
• Compatible with standard 1-1/2" slip fittings
• Corrosion-free with a smooth, scale-resistant bore
• Listed item weight: 0.05 lb per foot

To build a leak-free, pressure-rated system, cut the pipe square, deburr the cut ends, and clean the mating surfaces before applying PVC primer and solvent cement to both the pipe and the fitting. Push fully home with a slight twist to spread the cement and hold briefly while the joint sets. Confirm that Schedule 40 PVC matches your pressure and temperature requirements before commissioning the line. Supplied by Wolff Bros. Supply, this 1-1/2" Schedule 40 pipe is a robust, cost-effective choice for the larger runs in residential and light-commercial water-treatment plumbing, ready to connect high-flow valves and equipment throughout the system.

Cutting PVC is simple with a fine-tooth saw, a ratcheting cutter, or a wheel cutter; whatever the method, the key is a square cut followed by careful deburring of both the inside and outside edges. A clean, chamfered end seats fully into a fitting socket and lets the cement form a uniform, full-strength bond. Skipping the deburring step is a common shortcut that can scrape cement away during assembly and leave a weak, leak-prone joint.