When you need to repair or replace a piece of PVC pipe or a fitting, you may be interested in learning how you can unglue PVC. Unfortunately, you cannot unglue PVC. However, there are alternative solutions. In this post, we will show you how to remove gl
It is a pipe joint that connects by inserting the insertion pipe part along the pipe axis direction into the receiving pipe part having a flange part, and projects outward in the radial direction while being fixed to the outer peripheral surface of the insertion pipe part. An integral ...
There are a number of situations where the length of a pipe must be determined by means other than just measuring it with a ruler or tape measure. One is when the pipe is buried or submerged for much of its length, or otherwise inaccessible. Another might be that the pipe is too long ...
Todays episode of BRS TV is all about priming and cementing PVC pipe and fittings the right way to prevent potential leaks. Its a super easy project once you know how, and we will show you how! Disclaimer
How to Solvent Weld PVC Pipe and Fittings: Most PVC applications, i.e. the ones they are designed for, do not require very critical procedure for joining pieces together, because most of the time the fluid going through them is not under pressure. Howeve
Measure the diameter of the pipe. For example, assume the pipe has a diameter of four feet. Step 2 Determine how accurate your measurement needs to be. If you need a general estimate, you can use 3.14 as pi. If you need more accurate measurements, you should carry pi out to more deci...
Mark the pipe to indicate the full depth of the fitting, using a deburring-depth gauge tool and a marker. Slide the tool onto the end of the pipe until it stops, then mark a line along the edge of the tool. If you don't have a depth gauge tool, measure from the end of the pip...
Heat softens plastic, so pointing a hair dryer or heat gun at apvc pipe fittings jointmay soften the plastic enough to allow you to pull them apart. Like tapping joints apart, this is a long shot — a desperate measure for a desperate situation. ...
Bulkhead fittings are used as inlets or outlets on aquariums, sumps and overflows - this article discusses how to size one up for your needs.
Measuring PVC Pipe Notice the fittings fit inside one another. So the fittings that slip together have either a male or female end. Some ends are threaded to mate up with a matching piece, like the P Trap. Due to this feature you will have to allow for the overlap when you measure you...