You can connect PEX tubing to a threaded copper connection by using a threaded adapter. You can buy these with both male and female threads. Screw the adapter onto the copper fitting, using plumbing tape and a wrench to make a tight, leak-proof connections. Push the PEX pipe onto the bar...
When it comes to plumbing, PEX piping has several qualities that give it an edge over other materials. Unlike most metals, PEX doesn’t corrode. It has a high resistance to chlorine and scale. PEX installations also require fewer fittings than other piping materials. The downside of PEX is ...
So the first thing that needs to be done is to clean our pipe and fitting. For the pipe, I either use sandpaper like this or just an abrasive pad. This step is very important, as “proper wetting” is somewhat influenced by the pipe and fitting’s cleanliness. Wetting is the ability ...
PVC pipe isn't an ideal material forindoor water lines— where copper, PEX, and CPVC are better — but it's common to use PVC pipe to supply outdoor irrigation systems. Sometimes the most accessible water supply for outdoor irrigation is an existing water spigot, and sometimes it makes se...
How to Connect a Water Line to Your Refrigerator: What’s up guys, and welcome back. In this article/video, I would like to go thru all the steps on properly connecting a water line to your refrigerator to feed an ice-maker or simply a drinking water sup
Why is PEX plumbing bad? Potential chemical leaching is another downside of PEX piping. Due to its chemical composition, the PEX pipematerial may leach toxic chemicalsincluding bisphenol (BPA), MTBE, tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), and others. ...
Step 2 – Run the PEX Piping Once you have figured out where to install the plumbing manifold, the next step is to run PEX piping from the manifold to all the fixtures. Normally, you will be running two sets of pipes from the manifold to each fixture—one for hot water and the other...
Self-cleaning siphon overflow to remove dirt and sediment from tank To set up the overflow siphon: Connect a 20mm “T-piece” to the inside of the tank adapter as a suction breaker to let the air in so it doesn’t self-drain the whole tank. ...
If the standpipe is too high, the washing machine pump may not be able to adequately move the water into the pipe, causing the water to backflow into the washer. Alternative Venting for Standpipes Sometimes, it is impossible to connect a standpipe or any fixture drain to the house's ...