What is a galvanized pipe fittings?
Galvanized pipe fittings are steel pipes fittings that have been coated with zinc to prevent corrosion and rust.
Galvanized pipe fittings was often used in residences constructed before 1960.
For water delivery lines, galvanized pipe fittings were created as an alternative to lead pipe fittings.
Today, we know that decades of exposure to water causes galvanized pipes to corrode and rust on the inside.
Galvanized pipes fittings have a nickel-like appearance when originally installed.
However, depending on its surroundings, galvanized pipe fittings may become considerably duller, lighter, or darker as it ages.
We’ve also seen homes with painted water pipes, so it can be tough to detect at first glance.
If you can’t tell by looking at your pipes fittings, there is a simple test you may use to determine whether they are galvanized.
Simply take a flat head screwdriver and a powerful magnet and get to work.
Begin by locating your water line and scratching the pipe fittings with the screwdriver.
What is galvanized pipe used for?
For almost thirty years, water supply lines in homes and businesses have been made of galvanized pipe. It’s a good material to use in sewer plumbing as well.
Other applications for galvanized pipe include farm irrigation systems, fences, railings, scaffolding, and sewage and water lines.
The table below shows the latest retail April 2024 prices of Galvanized Steel Iron 90 deg Elbow in Philippines Peso price per pieces including its thickness and size dimensions.
Price and Standard Size of GI 90 deg Elbow Sch 40 per pc in the Philippines
| DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 1/2″, Sch40 | 38.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 3/4″, Sch40 | 44.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 1″, Sch40 | 66.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 1 1/4″, Sch40 | 98.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 1 1/2″, Sch40 | 173.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 2″, Sch40 | 197.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 2 1/2″, Sch40 | 388.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 3″, Sch40 | 544.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 4″, Sch40 | 991.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 5″, Sch40 | 1,375.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 6″, Sch40 | 1,685.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 8″, Sch40 | 3,669.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 10″, Sch40 | 6,469.00 |
| GI 90deg Elbow, 12″, Sch40 | 11,753.00 |
UPDATED: Construction Material Prices for Galvanized Steel Iron 90 deg Elbow in the Philippines (April 2024)
UPDATED: All Construction Prices are based on retail prices around hardware in Metro Manila
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