Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to turn off the water supply: Locate the shut-off valve: The shut-off valve is usually located near the sink or in the basement. It is a valve that controls the flow of water to the specific area. Turn the valve clockwise: To close the valve,...
PVC primer and cement/glue. How to Properly Measure PVC Pipe When measuring the length of PVC pipe for attachment to a fitting or valve you must include the depth of the fitting. The pipe must completely enter the fitting and seat correctly into the socket. Look inside a slip PVC fitting...
New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
New to tank plumbing? Here's what you need to know about aquarium-safe valves and how to choose the right valve for your setup.
PVC fittings are pieces used to connect different sections of PVC pipe together. There are many varieties used to accomplish specific tasks. Fittings come in different sizes, though standard PVC pipe sizes are ½-inch PVC, ¾-inch PV
is moisture in the system, you’ll need to replace the valve. That said, moisture in the PCV valve is an indication of other problems, and replacing the valve alone won’t fix the problem, but you also need to change the oil. Otherwise, the problem remains and symptoms will soon ...
Pipe fittings also help distribute and carry pipes’ weight to an extent in a vertical plumbing system. The quality of PVC connectors In any market, you can find a socket, a ball valve, a 3-way PVC connector or any other fittings of different brands, material qualities, design and fine...
Hand Valves(How to Mount:Bottom) Hand valves are devices used to manually adjust the flow direction, pressure, flow rate or another property of a fluid (liquid, vapor or gas). Hand valve bodies are made of materials such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel, PVC and resin. Hand va...
It moves the liquid out of the pit through pipes that run away from your home to a spot where the water can drain away from your foundation. The pipe usually has a one-way valve called a check valve at the pump end to keep the water from flowing back into the pit. Most sump pumps...
“When customers ask, ‘Can’t I do this?,’ I answer, ‘Is it beyond the shutoff valve?’” says Arnold. “Each fixture will have shutoff valves – one hot, one cold – to isolate it from the rest of the plumbing system. Anything past the shutoff valve, such as changing a spra...