{"id":8313,"date":"2025-04-17T17:48:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elplus.ge\/not-all-pipes-are-the-same-it-depends-on-what-we-need-them-for\/"},"modified":"2025-04-17T17:55:21","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:55:21","slug":"not-all-pipes-are-the-same-it-depends-on-what-we-need-them-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elplus.ge\/en\/not-all-pipes-are-the-same-it-depends-on-what-we-need-them-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Not all pipes are the same &#8211; it depends on what you need them for."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Black steel and galvanized pipes are the two most widely used pipe types used for fire suppression systems.<br \/>\nWhat is the difference between a black steel pipe and a galvanized steel pipe? &#8211; We will return to this issue, but before that, let&#8217;s consider the characteristics and conditions of use of each of them separately. <\/p>\n<h3><strong>Black steel pipe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The use of black steel pipes for fire extinguishing systems is widespread. According to the current legislation in Georgia, which is based on the American NFPA fire standard, the use of both welded and seamless pipes for fire extinguishing systems is allowed, however, in both cases, the pipe must comply with the fire safety standards established by the standard: ASTM A53 (USA), and EN10-255 (European standard). <\/p>\n<p>When using a pipe of an inappropriate standard, there is a risk of damage and water leakage, and in the event of a fire, non-fire-resistant steel easily loses its structural strength and deforms. There is a risk that the fire-fighting system will easily fail and be unable to extinguish the fire at a critical moment. <\/p>\n<p>When a black steel pipe is in contact with water, there is a high risk of corrosion, which reduces the life of the pipe. It is necessary to treat the black steel pipe with anti-corrosion paint. <\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8307\" src=\"https:\/\/elplus.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/%E1%83%91%E1%83%9A%E1%83%9D%E1%83%92%E1%83%98-570x570.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"771\" height=\"771\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Galvanized<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Pipe<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The best and most optimal use of galvanized steel pipes for fire piping is <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span> The use of hot-dip galvanized pipes on both sides <span class=\"s1\">(<\/span> inside and outside <span class=\"s1\">)<\/span> is more effective for fire extinguishing systems for the following reasons: <span class=\"s1\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\">Corrosion resistance<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Acceptable price<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">High durability <span class=\"s1\">(<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">20-30<\/span> years longer in service <span class=\"s1\">than<\/span> black steel <span class=\"s1\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Effective visual <span class=\"s1\">(<\/span> shiny silver <span class=\"s1\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Does not require anti-corrosion paint treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The zinc coating provides an additional layer of corrosion protection <span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> which extends the <span class=\"s1\">&#8216;<\/span> lifespan <span class=\"s1\">&#8216; of the steel pipe.<br \/>\n<\/span> The zinc coating not only provides durability <span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> but also gives the pipe an aesthetically pleasing <span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> silver <span class=\"s1\">&#8211;<\/span> gray color <span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> making it suitable for both functional <span class=\"s1\">and<\/span> decorative purposes <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8309\" src=\"https:\/\/elplus.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/%E1%83%91%E1%83%9A%E1%83%9D%E1%83%92%E1%83%982-570x465.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"793\" height=\"647\"><span class=\"s1\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Basic<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Difference<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Generally speaking <span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> the cost of black steel pipe is <span class=\"s1\">slightly<\/span> lower than that of galvanized pipe <span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> although galvanized steel does not require painting <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span> Removing this cost balances out the difference in price between black steel and galvanized steel <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span> This is due to the zinc coating of galvanized pipe and its manufacturing process.<span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Accessibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Both types of pipes can be purchased at Elplus <span class=\"s1\">&#8211;<\/span> the company was founded in <span class=\"s1\">2005<\/span> and has been serving the market continuously for more than <span class=\"s1\">20<\/span> years <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span> The use of modern technologies is the main niche of the company <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span> Elplus is the first company in <span class=\"s1\">Georgia<\/span> to start and develop fire safety inventory in the local market <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span> The company has implemented more than <span class=\"s1\">1000<\/span> successful projects throughout Georgia <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span>   <span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Now <span class=\"s1\">that<\/span> we know the difference between black steel pipes and galvanized pipes <span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> the final decision will depend on:<span class=\"s1\">What<\/span> the project requiresWhat do we need <span class=\"s1\">?<\/span> <span class=\"s1\">&#8211;<\/span> Ease of installation<span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> the need to use paint<span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> visual<span class=\"s1\">,<\/span> durability or corrosion resistance <span class=\"s1\">&#8211;<\/span> The main thing is to weigh the differences<span class=\"s1\">&#8211;<\/span> Let&#8217;s weigh it and then make a decision<span class=\"s1\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Please<\/b> <b>note<\/b> <span class=\"s1\"><b>that<\/b><\/span><b> <\/b><b>Fire department<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Systems<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Quality<\/b><b> <\/b><b>And<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Reliability<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Critically<\/b><b> <\/b><b>It is important<\/b> <span class=\"s1\"><b>,<\/b><\/span> <b>therefore<\/b><b> <\/b><b>No<\/b><b> <\/b><b>It is worth it.<\/b><b> <\/b><b>On compromise<\/b><b> <\/b><b>to go<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Only<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Price<\/b><b> <\/b><b>Reduction<\/b><b> <\/b><b>For the purpose<\/b> <span class=\"s1\"><b>!<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black steel and galvanized pipes are the two most widely used pipe types used for fire suppression systems. What is the difference between a black steel pipe and a galvanized steel pipe? &#8211; We will return to this issue, but before that, let&#8217;s consider the characteristics and conditions of use of each of them separately. 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