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  1. 06-01-2011 08:40 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by pro70z28 View Post
    10,380 psi. burst pressure. 1,300 PSI working pressure.
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    I believe that "black pipe" is ASTM A53 Carbon Steel, and in a 1/2" Standard Weight (Schedule 40) it is good for 214 PSIG working pressure up to temperatures of 400F. If you bump to XXS (Schedule 80) the working pressure goes up to 753PSIG. Here's a link:
    ASTM A53 B Carbon Steel Pipes - Working Pressure
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