Push-fit fittings, also calledpush-on,push-to-connectorpush fittings, generally are designed for use with rigid copper, CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) and PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) water pipe. There are also some small fittings that work with polyethylene and other types of plastic t...
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Push-fit fittings, also calledpush-on,push-to-connectorpush fittings, generally are designed for use with rigid copper, CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) and PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) water pipe. There are also some small fittings that work with polyethylene and other types of plastic t...
With your pipe on a level surface, use your hacksaw to make a straight, square cut. Square pipe ends fit snugly into fittings with plenty of contact area for solvent cement to work properly. They also make for an even interior surface that water can flow through smoothly. Once your pipes ...
Once the PVC pipe has been adequately heated, you’re ready to move on to the next step: using a pipe wrench or pliers to loosen the pipe. To loosen a PVC pipe under the sink, use a pipe wrench to grip the pipe and turn it counterclockwise. If it’s still stuck, apply penetrating...
We keep our bodily functions under wraps, so any changes in our approach to handling them can create culture shock and resistance. Imagine being in charge of a household that relied on the safe and familiar use of the family outhouse. Now, consider the reaction you may have had when the ...
Do not attempt to push the pipe into the fitting to get the measurement. Many PVC fittings are slightly tapered and won’t allow you, in most cases, to fully seat “dry” pipe. We’ll explain this in detail when we get into how to glue PVC. The take-away is to use the tape meas...
The control panels on dishwashers can look intimidating. They're loaded with so many dials, push buttons, and other features that the machine looks too complex to repair. It isn't. Learn to repair a dishwasher.
The main engines in the Space Shuttle actually use two pumping stages and burn fuel to drive the second stage pumps. All of this pumping and cooling makes a typical liquid propellant engine look more like a plumbing project gone haywire than anything else -- look at the engines on this ...
Less severe clogs can often be cleared without the use of an air compressor. A plunger is often the easiest method. Simply close the overflow hole, fit the plunger over the drain, fill the sink halfway, and push the plunger completely down several times until the clog clears, and water ...