This section is from the book "Cyclopedia Of Architecture, Carpentry, And Building", by James C. et al. Also available from Amazon: Cyclopedia Of Architecture, Carpentry And Building.
For sewer and cesspool connections and general drainage, earthen vitrified drain pipes are used. These are laid in cement and, if well below frost or danger of breaking, make a more durable pipe than cast iron, besides being much less costly.
Net Price of Standard Vitrified Pipe | |||
Inside Diameter | Price per Foot | Bends and Curves | Weight per Foot |
2 in. | $0.05 | $0.17 | 6 lbs. |
3 in. | .05 | .17 | 8 " |
4 in. | .07 | .23 | 10 " |
5 in. | .08 3/4 | .30 | 12 " |
6 in. | .10 | .38 | 16 " |
8 in. | .17 | .70 | 24 " |
10 in. | .26 | 1.00 | 34 " |
12 in. | .35 | 1.40 | 45 " |
15 in. | .47 | 1.90 | 67 " |
18 in. | .60 | 2.38 | 86 " |
 
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