The first step is to decide on the location for the plumbing manifold itself. Try to install it close to the water heater outlet. Service closets and basements are excellent options for siting a plumbing manifold. Step 2 – Run the PEX Piping Once you have figured out where to install the...
If your kit comes disassembled like this one, go on and install both tank valves on their respective tanks without any thread sealants such as Teflon tape or pipe dope. Once both tanks have been filled, give them a quick purge to ensure no contaminants are going into the torch assembly. ...
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 ...
ll need to deburr the inside and outside of the pipe after it’s cut. So you’ll need these 2 dedicated tools or just a file and a utility knife to get it done. If you’re working on CPVC or PEX, this step isn’t mandatory but I do it even though. I’ll show how to do ...
Wheelie bin as a water storage container You can never have enough water storage, and a spare wheelie bin makes a handy water carrier that can easily be moved around (when it is empty of course, a full one can’t be moved!) This design was my first ever
Step 1 – Install Extrude Polystyrene Insulation Boards The first step in insulating a basement wall is to install the polystyrene insulation (for more information we recommend reading: R Values Of Foam Board Insulation). We like to use a all purpose adhesive that’s approved for Styrofoam produc...
Remove the damaged piping on each side of the leak. For a pinhole leak, you may only need to remove 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of the pipe. But for more extensive damage, mark the pipe 1 inch (2.5 cm) to either side of the damage.[13] Cut the pipe with one of these tools for the...