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  • How to Prevent Water Leaks in Your Plumbing

    Water leaks can go undetected for long periods of time and cause a lot of damage. Many water leaks can be prevented by routine maintenance, regular cleanings, and updating pipes and connections. Existing water damage may be a sign that a leak exists or existed in the past. This would be an indicator that this area may be prone to leaks. Any loose pipe connections may also be a sign that a leak may occur in the future.

    When it comes to water leaks in your home’s plumbing system the most important thing is to know where the water main shut off is and how to cut off water to your home. If you ever have a leak that can’t be contained by another shut-off valve, cutting off the water to your entire house is your best option. The shut-off valve is likely located in a supply box near the road and may require a special tool to operate.
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  • Build a Table or Desk Using PVC Pipe and Fittings

    If you’re in need of a lightweight table or desk that can be assembled and disassembled with ease, we have the solution for you! With PVC pipe and just a few fittings, you can turn any piece of wood into a table or desk that fits perfectly in your home.
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  • How to Make an Outdoor PVC Antenna Stand

    Are you looking to elevate your tailgating or camping experience with an outdoor tv antenna? Or maybe you need an affordable solution for temporarily mounting your antenna. We’ll guide you through all the steps of two options for creating an outdoor antenna stand made from PVC pipe and fittings.
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  • Sports DIY Guide: How to Build a Football Chute

    Football Defensive Lineman

    A football chute is a training tool for defensive and offensive linemen. The frame of the chute is made of PVC or metal, but both achieve the same end result: train players to stay low and maintain power and control over opponents. Follow these steps, and you, too, can build your own Football Chute using PVC Pipe and Fittings:

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  • How to Install a Mixing Valve on a Water Heater

    I find showers and baths to be most relaxing when the water is maintained at an appropriate temperature, which is what a mixing valve accomplishes when installed, and it's important for new installations. The other thing I recommend installing with any type of mixed-ventilation plumbing installation such as my own was anti-scalding valves; these protect you from burns that result from hot water mixing with colder water that is cooling down too fast!

    Here are the steps for how to install a mixing valve on a water heater. Keep in mind, if you’re not handy or are unsure about any of these steps, it may be best to contact a professional.

    Need a Mixing Valve? Browse our online inventory of mixing valves here.

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  • A Homebrewer’s Project: DIY Keg and Carboy Washer

    Barrels of Key and Carboy Washer

    Cleaning your homebrew equipment can be expensive and time consuming. One way to cut down on the cost is to make your own keg and carboy washer. How do you make your own keg and carboy washer? A few pieces of pvc pipe and fittings, along with a tube and pump, and a 5 gallon bucket you’ll be all set with your DIY keg washer.

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  • Using Flexible PVC: A Brief Guide

    Room of PVC Pipes

    What is flexible PVC? Flexible PVC is flexible tubing manufactured with the addition of plasticizers so that a level of malleability is achieved. It is made to match the same size of the PVC Pipe you are more familiar with, rigid schedule 40 PVC.
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  • The Best PVC Furniture Ideas for Your Home

    collage of home furniture

    PVC Fittings Online prides itself on high quality PVC products and projects. We put together a list of the most commonly built DIY furniture for your home. Check out our instructions for making a spunky bar stool, PVC Side Table, Mini PVC Chair, and PVC Dog Bed.

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  • Making Education Interactive & Fun at Scott School

    students constructing 9 square up in the air above them

    Who said school had to be serious? At PVC Fittings Online, we believe the more fun an educational project is, the more likely kids will remember what they learned. A school in Evansville, IN has this same philosophy. Scott Elementary School recently had their 6th grade math and science students build a 9 Square game. These students learned engineering skills and got to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

    PVC Fittings Online had the opportunity to donate PVC piping and fittings for this educational project. The DIY 9 Square game was a hit among the Scott School students. We’ve shared the details of this project below so you can enjoy it, too. It’s the perfect activity for schools, churches, and camps.

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  • How to Unglue PVC Fittings

    plumber gluing PVC pipe with primer and cement

    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 glued PVC fittings. You could twist apart the pipe and fitting before the cement has set, cut off the joint with a hacksaw, or heat up the joints.

    *Note: These methods may help in non-pressure applications. If removing pipe or fittings in pressure applications, make sure you follow the standards that are required.

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