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I am going to use this thread for both questions, and a helpful guide to anyone else who wishes to do the same build.
The project cost $55.80 and took about 30 minutes worth of time. If you include the trip to Lowes it took a little over an hour and a...
Started by JoRillo on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gearslutz):
Duane Priddy, Plastic Failure Labs, Midland, MI
Preface
PVC and ....
The only difference is if you have PVC being glued to ABS pipe then you need to buy special glue PVC & CPVC Pipes Occasionally Fail?
By Dr.
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I Have never installed cpvc " excepte blazemaster sprinkler pipe" in my life and i would never use it for hydronics or potable Its garbage ive never even seen it for sale in canada the idea of solvent welding potable water seems like Not such à great ...
Started by seanny deep on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at plumbingzone):
Like OS said much prefer ABS, unless it's going to be exposed then it's Sched 40 PVC are trying different types....
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Found a thread sealer for the plumbing on the gas tank. seals the threads for 43 different liquids, gases, or compounds.half pint cost $9.62, got it at the local HVAC supply.seals threads on all metals,PVC,CPVC,ABS and nylon plastic pipe.
Started by casenut1 on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yesterdaystractors):
It is called Blue Monster , and....
Just make sure you wash the threads with a solvent before you apply sealer .
I used it for 20 years in the piping industry .
Is it LEAK LOCK? If so it's good stuff, especially for high pressure joints Leaklock is the best .
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Well guys and gals I'm in the market for a new hot water heater and I'm unsure if I wanna go tankless or back to a tank. I have a 2 story home with two showers dishwasher and wash machine, and all that crap. Can anyone give me some pointers on which way...
Started by bluebullit on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at tundratalk):
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Direct vent, vertically or horizontally with Stainless Steel, PVC, CPVC or ABS-DWV
Concentric or horizontally with Stainless Steel, PVC, CPVC or ABS-DWV
Concentric and twin pipe venting options
Can with....
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Hello!
I had my kitchen sink drain clogged with flour and yeast and I had to use some drain cleaner (Line Cleaner) and a plunger. I got the whole thing unclogged but I noticed there was a little bit of drippings under the sink, where the P-trap is. I ...
Started by alex_nrv on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diychatroom):
Thanks for your input: Does relatively thick layers of PVC cement dry?
Also, I remember how a P-trap is made in bathrooms", but I've....
Pipe cleaner.
You can also use, after that, some pvc/cpvc/abs primer ...
That is abrasive.
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On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 14:49:25 -0600, Robert Barr <not@for.harvest
OK, here's an overview of the problem:
http://www.pbase.com/robertbarr/image/107748863
This is the result of two separate leaks over time. It's a finished
basement bedroom, and...
Started by Robert Barr on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
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<< it with abs and get a 1 1/2 abs to 1 1/4or 1/2 brass fitting
which are made they are designed to compress the drain completly in abs....
All that lead and iron plumbing out and replace it with PVC
or CPVC.
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Home tap water system: need to connect a plastic pipe to a copper pipe,
Home depot people say only the first one is right, the 2nd one is for something else:
first one:
http://www.homedepot.ca/product/3-4-...oupling/954440
2nd one:
http://www.homedepot...
Started by KJ_Bridge on
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by 4 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diychatroom):
different types of plastic pipe, including PVC, ABS, HDPE, CPVC, PEX, PB, nylon (and a few others.
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On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:59:56 -0500, "ng_reader" <wilgrow_co@hotmail.com
I will be doing some work in the laundry/heater room shortly, including
installing a new natural gas hot water heater.
At one time I had no problem doing my own plumbing "...
Started by ng_reader on
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by 9 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at omgili):
I can handle the copper....
It probably has a fresh air intake the gas.
This is usually just
a PVC pipe.
It must the need for the direct vent.
Vents for water heaters or
furnaces, you cannot use regular ABS, PVC or CPVC pipe.
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Hey guys, i am relatively new to the forum (mostly gathering Intel than posting) and have finally had a question i kinda wanted to put out there. I have dug through the some searches and haven't come up with a clear enough answer for myself. * apologize...
Started by 07AccordLX on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at driveaccord):
My pipe is just 3" PVC if using PVC would be ....
Just as something to better grasp what your gettin at .
I also looked up CPVC, and its max to under the hood stuff.
I just looked up the max temperature of PVC, and it is 140F.
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Hi i have several questions about pipe fitting and how to get myself started in this trade. I want to know basically how to get started in this business? I live Just outside Calgary Alberta, Canada and am willing to go to school for an apprenticeship ...
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at indeed):
No That PVC's just 1 material among many, CPVC, PEX, ABS, IRON, COPPER, CAST-IRON, TRACK-PIPE the licensing b.s....I hate when plumbers bring that crap up...most of them work with sch 40 PVC all day.
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