The PVC Shortage Continues
It looks like the PVC shortage, which started last year, will be with us through 3Q and possibly the remainder of the year.
The good news is that the shortage has given us many opportunities to educate about fiberglass conduit. We’re getting the word out that fiberglass conduit is a reliable and better alternative to PVC due to its:
- Short lead times
- Competitive pricing
- Lower installation costs
- Light weight
- Superior compression and impact strength
- No burn-through
- Low coefficient of friction
Here are some of the resources you can access that directly relate to the PVC shortage:
Conduit Calculator
The conduit calculator has now been updated to include price comparisons to PVC SCH 40 & 80. (PVC-coated steel has always been a comparison option.) This is a great tool to direct potential customers to once they are aware of the benefits of fiberglass conduit, have a project in mind and are ready to dig in and see some actual numbers.
PVC Comparison Chart
This one-pager is similar to our Fiberglass Conduit Comparison Chart but is strictly fiberglass vs. PVC including PVC SCH 40, PVC SCH 80 and PVC-coated steel. It’s helpful because it shows a head-to-head comparison on weight, installation hours, temperature range and more.
Blogs
We’ve strived to update our blogs as the PVC shortage situation progressed. Here they are with the most recent first:
- The PVC Shortage Continues
This blog discusses recent events that have caused the PVC shortage to continue and offers a download for our fiberglass vs PVC conduit comparison chart.
- Seeking a PVC Conduit Alternative?
This blog explains why fiberglass conduit is a reliable alternative to PVC in many applications.
- Fiberglass Conduit Versus PVC Conduit: See How Conduit Systems Compare
This blog is a round-up of our more popular PVC vs. fiberglass conduit frequently asked questions.
- Don’t let the PVC shortage slow you down. Champion Fiberglass is ready to deliver FAST, and at lower prices.
This blog gets to the heart of how Champion Fiberglass provides a solution throughout the PVC storage with short lead times and competitive pricing.
Case Studies
Success stories where Champion Fiberglass conduit was selected instead of PVC include:
- A Major Southeast Utility
Lightweight, strong fiberglass conduit helps prevent copper cable theft
- Monterey Bay Coast Guard Pier
Haz Duct® X Wall conduit Withstands UV exposure, saltwater and weather
- Edwardsport IGCC Power Plant
Champion Fiberglass conduit streamlined installation and led to savings, instead of PVC SCH 80 which would have required expensive concrete vaults
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