You can connect PVC or CPVC to copper in several ways. One common method is to solder a female threaded fitting onto the copper pipe, screw in a male threaded plastic fitting and finish up by gluing plastic pipe to the plastic fitting. This isn't the best way, though, because you can'...
If you want to make a connection between some copper pipes and PVC pipes, then you need to have a special type of fitting which keeps the two pipes separate. It used to be necessary in the past to divide two pipes made of different metal from each other, as they could form an electri...
Metal Tube Bender Conduit Bender Pros, convenient operation, more uniform force Cons, higher cost, need to take up extra storage space. Steps, 1. Determine the length and angle, 2. Make a mark at the corresponding position, preferably with a mark pen 3. Connect the pipe bender, and meas...
You can connect PVC or CPVC to copper in several ways. One common method is to solder a female threaded fitting onto the copper pipe, screw in a male threaded plastic fitting and finish up by gluing plastic pipe to the plastic fitting. This isn't the best way, though, because you can'...
1. Cut The PVC The most common way to cut PVC pipe is with a hack saw because most folks have one in the garage. A hack saw blade is designed for cutting metal but works just fine for PVC as long as you clean up the cut thereafter. There are a variety of "PVC Pipe Cutters" a...
For most homeowners, plumbing with CPVC pipe is easier than using copper. CPVC is also less expensive than copper pipe for repairs and remodeling. There is no reason to feel stuck with copper for future plumbing, even if that is currently what carries al
Step 3: Thaw out the frozen pipe. Photo: istockphoto.com At this point, your mission is simple: Apply heat to the frozen pipe. The process is the same whether you are thawing metal, PVC, or PEX pipes. For thawing, homeowners typically use such things ashair dryers, heat lamps, and ...
I custom made the white plastic insulating bushing (where whip screws in). This was from a nearly-right bit from my junk box. You can be creative here. You could also epoxy on short piece of close-fitting, thick-walled PVC pipe around the outside of the whip mounting hole as a suppor...
Using PEX Fittings to Connect to an Existing Pipe Source: www.pinterest.com Splicing PEX fittings into an existing pipe can be done in a number of ways. The most straightforward method is to cut a portion of the plumbing pipe and insert a stab-in tee. This method eliminates the need for...
Take a piece of 32mm external diameter PVC pipe from a plumber’s shop. Alternatively, a suitable diameter pills box can be used, or any other suitable diameter plastic tube. Step 2: Cut a 4cm piece out of this tube. 4cm is the minimum length required. ...