You’ve had a loss of water pressure; you notice a puddle of water where there shouldn’t be any water. After digging and finding a crack in your pipe you start figuring out what to do. You remember that you saw PVC Repair Couplings for sale at PVCFittingsOnline.com. But how do you install a repair coupling? PVC Repair couplings are installed similar to regular PVC fittings but require a few more steps.
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Under your kitchen sink, you’ll see a curved piece of pipe. Check under your bathroom sink, you’ll see the same curved piece of pipe. It’s called a P-Trap! A P-Trap is a u-shaped bend in the drainpipe that connects a sink’s drain to a home septic or municipal sewer system. How do you know which P-Trap is the correct one for you? To determine the correct size, you must distinguish between the bathroom and the kitchen sink. When deciding which material to use, look at the existing material and replicate that in your replacement P-Trap.
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A trombone is part of the brass wind instrument family. It consists of three sections with a bell end over the player's left shoulder. Its forward extending slide allows it to make notes at different pitches. A PVC trombone is the exact same as a regular trombone, just made of PVC pipe and fittings. We’re going to show you how to make your own DIY PVC Trombone, so you can get familiar with how a trombone works and practice in places where you wouldn’t want to take your brass trombone.
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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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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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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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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:
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.
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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.
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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