Black "PVCI" pipe and fittings / compatible with white PVC?

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My pump/filter/heater piping and fittings are black plastic (mostly 2") and incorporate black Pentair/Compool 3-way valves. The installation of the system as new was in 2001. The only markings I can find on the fittings, but not the pipe (short sections), is the designation "PVCI" and SCH 40. I am about to do some retrofit to incorporate a new pump. No existing unions at the pump, so I have to cut it out. [yes, I will install unions with the new pump.]

All the fittings I can buy locally are white PVC SCH 40.

I have trouble finding any references to PVCI.

Is PVCI compatible with white PVC?

Any particular PVC cement I need to use? e.g. regular PVC cement or all purpose cement?
 
Re: Black "PVCI" pipe and fittings / compatible with white P

Possibly stupid question...they aren't painted black, right? Pumps and valves are typically CPVC, and you glue those to regular PVC using a universal cement (should be labeled for PVC, ABS, CPVC, etc).
 
Re: Black "PVCI" pipe and fittings / compatible with white P

Rigid black pipe is generally ABS. Flexible black pipe is generally poly. However, PVC does come in black, though I've only seen it as a special order thing. If you use the universal cement you should be fine (as long as it isn't poly).
 
Re: Black "PVCI" pipe and fittings / compatible with white P

It is rigid black pipe, not flexible. Note that the mating fittings stamped PVCI SCH 40 are black as well.
 
Re: Black "PVCI" pipe and fittings / compatible with white P

From what I find the I just means ... PVC Type I. There is also a PVC Type II (not sure if that is just called PVC).
http://www.cheresources.com/plpipezz.shtml

Looks like the Type I vs II just have slightly different physical qualities (strength, etc). So I would think PVCI and PVC are fully compatible with PVC solvent (my opinion).

You will want to use a universal solvent if you are connecting the PVC or PVCI to CPVC (the valves, etc).
 
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