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Difference Between Tube and Pipe

01/16/2015 1:50 PM

I want to know the diff. b/wa tube and a pipe.
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01/16/2015 1:56 PM

Google it.
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01/16/2015 2:07 PM

Tnx alot dear i had already done it. I just wana contact ppl around d world .
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01/16/2015 2:10 PM

Get A Life! Your shorthand really sucks!

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01/17/2015 12:16 PM

Would you reply to your teacher like that?

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01/17/2015 1:20 PM

Oh boy were those the days! I was introduced to that ruler at a young innocent age And the only thing it measured was the amount of pain it inflicted!

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01/18/2015 8:53 AM

I'll bet that you learned to use correct English though.

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01/17/2015 1:42 AM

the guy wanted to see your pipe and tube.

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01/17/2015 4:02 AM

The inner diameter is a millimeter or two, with considerably greater wall thickness.

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01/16/2015 2:09 PM

Try writing using proper English
Tube is specified by its outside diameter for example , 3/8 tube has an outside diameter of 3/8 inch (.375). Pipe is specified by its nominal inside diameter and wall thickness (schedule) for example 1/2" schedule 40 pipe.
In addition tube is usually flexible or bendable, whereas pipe is usually rigid.

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01/16/2015 2:17 PM

Thanks sir. Useful information.
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01/16/2015 2:33 PM

That's better

You are dealing with professional people here, not your drinking buddies. Even though English may not be your native language, you will find that if you take the time to express your question clearly using proper spelling and grammar, we will take the time to give you a meaningful answer.

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01/17/2015 12:21 PM

To Gringogreg #3

I have not heard of this definition before but it makes sense and worth a GA from me.

I was involved on a CEN committee some time ago on a standard where the use of things like tube, pipe, duct, conduit, hose and associated accessories were discussed.

We ran into problems on occasions when the meaning and application of the above words acceptable in one language translated literally into something unintentionally in conflict with common use in another language.

eg, '...rigid hose pipe...' '...permanent quick-release connector...'

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01/17/2015 12:44 PM

I was not trying to give a formal definition, but rather a practical distinction between the two terms as commonly used in the US.

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01/19/2015 1:26 AM

We have also experienced this problem, where the 'ridgid hose' described by the manufacturer is in fact a pre-formed 40mm steel pipe.
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04/12/2015 12:59 AM

George Carlin would have helped you.

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01/16/2015 2:39 PM

A TUBE is thermionic "valve" in europe.

A PIPE is a mechanical device for "smoking" tobacco, etc..

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01/17/2015 12:49 AM

Tube is tubular; pipe is pipular. Vive la difference!
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01/17/2015 11:19 AM

Dear Friend,

This topic has been discussed earlier in this forum.

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Re: Difference Between Tube and Pipe

01/19/2015 10:17 AM

Tube has more accurate dimensions. You ask for a tube with a certain OD dimension and also get a specific wall thickness with it. Pipe has a wider variance in wall thickness. 1-1/2" SCH40 Pipe, the 1-1/2" is the inside dimension but the actual inside dimension might be 1-5/8" instead.

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Re: Difference Between Tube and Pipe

01/19/2015 5:14 PM

Tube is specify because its outside diameter size and wall thicknes. They are used like boiler tubes or heat exchangers, etc. The outside diameter tolerance is around 0,001 in. Instead the pipes, their outside diameter tolerance is around 12% of the wall thickness and they are specify because their nominal size and schedule.
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