How to Use a PVC Pipe Cutter Tool
If you're a homeowner or new plumber and you're looking for the right tools to cut PVC pipe, look no further than a PVC pipe cutter. PVC pipe cutters are specifically...
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Can You Use PVC Fittings with CPVC Pipe?
Table of contents PVC vs. CPVC: What's the Difference? Considerations For Using PVC Fittings With CPVC Pipe The Size Differentials Type of Cement & Primer PVC and CPVC Aren't Always...
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How to Properly Pressure Test PVC Pipe
If you're a novice plumber who has just completed their first plumbing project, you probably think your job is done. You've installed all the vents, drains, and water lines, and...
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Can You Use Plumbing PVC For Electrical Conduit?
Table of contents What is Plumbing PVC Pipe? What is Electrical Conduit Pipe? Critical Differences Between Plumbing PVC and Electrical Conduit The Color Wall Thickness Pressure Resistance Waterproofing and UV...
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How to Loosen Threaded PVC Fittings and Joints
Table of contents Can Threaded PVC be Easily Separated? If Glue Wasn’t Used If Glue Hasn’t Cured How to Separate Threaded PVC Pipes and Fittings that have been Glued Heat...
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How to Cement PVC Pipe Underwater
PVC pipe is durable and water-resistant, making it the perfect material for applications where the pipe will need to be submerged. But what happens when you need to repair piping or fitting underwater? While...
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How to Clean the Inside of a PVC Pipe
If you have a clogged PVC pipe or want to prevent your pipes from clogging, it may be time to clean the inside of your pipes. Fortunately, with a plunger...
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Is Bleach Safe to Use on PVC Piping?
Bleach is a common cleaner found in most homes, but is it safe to use in homes with PVC piping? In short, yes. You can safely use bleach to clean...
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How to Glue PVC Pipe / Fittings
Are you working on a project involving PVC and wondering how to glue your pipes and fittings together? We’ll discuss selecting the proper glue, steps in preparing your piping or...
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Using Flexible PVC: A Brief Guide
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...
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How to Unglue PVC Fittings
Table of contents Why PVC Can’t Be Unglued Twist the PVC Apart Before the Cement is Set Cut Off the Joint with A Hacksaw Heat Up the Joints Try these...
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What is Good Home Water Pressure and How Do Increase It?
Good water pressure is all the difference between painfully slow showers and damaged pipes. To protect your home’s pipes (and your time), ensure you have the right water pressure. If...
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How to Repair a Leaky PVC Pipe
Table of contents Repair a PVC Leak with Silicone and Rubber Repair Tape Secure the Leak with Rubber & Hose Clamps Use Repair Epoxy for PVC Pipe and PVC Pipe...
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