ASTM A135 vs A53

[FireSprinkler]

Does anyone know the main diferences between pipe manufactured to ASTM A135 versus A53? Specifically, would it be adventageous to specify that piping for a fire sprinkler system be A53 rather than A135 when A135 is generally acceptable for fire sprinkler systems?

 

[Goahead]

When you say "advantageous" do you have in mind other than price characteristics? If corrosion resistance is an issue than zinc-coated pipes might be preferred.

ASTM A 53/A 53M
STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR PIPE, STEEL, BLACK AND HOT-DIPPED, ZINC-COATED, WELDED AND SEAMLESS

ASTM A 135
STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC-RESISTANCE-WELDED STEEL PIPE

http://www.welding-advisers.com/

 

[FireSprinkler]

No, I'm not too concerned about price at the moment, just the differences between the two specifications. I guess when I say "adventageous" I am referring to the performance as it would relate to pipe use within fire sprinkler systems. This could involve pressure ratings, threadability, wall thickness, corrosion resistance (although not generally a concern for wet-pipe systems) or other performance criteria.

I'll check the link you provided as well.