Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: PVC fittings are for drain, waste and vent purposes. They are used in gravity-fed waste elimination systems and are for Non-Pressure systems where temperatures will not exceed 140 F. PVC is lightweight and easy to install. They require no special tools for cutting, and can be installed with solvent cementing, threading, flanging, and roll-grooved joining. All Charlotte Pipe products are manufactured in the USA Charlotte Pipe For over a century Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has been manufacturing pipe and fittings exclusively in the USA, employing 1,400 loyal, hard-working Americans. Today we manufacture the industry's broadest range of standard and specialty DWV products, including cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings. Charlotte Pipe is headquartered in Charlotte, NC, and has seven plant locations across the United States. Why We're Different Charlotte Pipe products are designed to work together seamlessly. We're the only manufacturer that offers a complete system of cast iron, PVC, CPVC, ABS and FlowGuard Gold pipe and fittings for residential and commercial plumbing systems and industrial applications. We're constantly focusing on process improvement to serve you better. We've invested millions in improving manufacturing efficiency, productivity and capacity. Continuous investment in the latest casting technology has made our foundry one of the most modern in the world. Charlotte Pipe meets or exceeds all federal, state and local environmental regulations and standards. Since 1988, we have spent approximately $30 million on environmental improvement projects. We recently received the "Blue Thumb" award from our local water authority for our water conservation efforts. Computers and technicians constantly monitor production with online and in-lab QC tests. All our pipe and fittings are checked for dimensional accuracy and chemical composition, as well as hydrostatic burst, crush, and impact strength.