2. Remove the Burrs! When you cut PVC with a hacksaw it leaves a rough edge with burrs. The burrs are small pieces of PVC that are loosely attached to the end of the pipe. The burrs will make it impossible to slide the pipe into a valve or fitting. Burrs left inside the pipe will...
Did you know that the strongest part of a plumbing system, when properly solvent cemented, is the bonded joint? That’s because, when you join pipes and fittings, you aren’t just gluing them together. While you might hear solvent cements referred to as glue, solvent cements actually soften...
I have done this multiple times with the same results. The well is about 10 years old 5" all pvc casing as well as pvc and brass lines and couplings to the tank (Champion brand 62 g). I'm beginning to wonder if some sediment will always remain at the bottom of the tank and this ...
Basement Insulation Detail How To Remove Ground Frost Before Mother Nature About the author Todd Fratzel I'm full time builder for a large construction company in New Hampshire. I run their design-build division that specializes in custom homes, commercial design-build projects and sub-divisions....