Because the surface of old galvanized pipes can have irregularities from corrosion, it's usually a good idea to spread a silicone-based sealer on the pipe before sliding on the fitting. The PVC pipe is smooth, though, and the rubber will make a good seal by itself, so you don't need ...
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'...
A wick assembly for use with a heat pipe is disclosed. The wick assembly includes an end plug including a wick receiving area, a wick, and a crimp. A portion of the wick is positioned around the wick receiving area. The crimp is positioned around a portion of the wick and around the ...
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
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 and you’ll see an inside lip that prevents the pipe from ...
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...
Pipe repair coupling, as a tool for repairing pipelines, has installation methods and steps, but in many cases, in order to repair faster, it is easy to omit some steps, resulting in bad conditions.
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 bes