DIY Pipe Projects
Joining PVC pipe with solvent
Proper joining of PVC with solvent. Also shown common errors and their effects.
How to repair PVC pipe:
The compression fitting
A quick and easy repair for low pressure lines.
How to repair PVC pipe:
The Slip Fix fitting
A quick, easy, and full strength repair when space or pipe movement is limited.
How to repair PVC pipe:
The four 90's
A handy method when repair couplings are not avialble or are not large enough to span the pipe damge.
How to use teflon tape on pipe threads
Teflon tape is cheap, lubricates and seals the joint, and is easy to apply...oh wait, except for that last part!
Greg makes it easy
How to service a Gate Valve
Like most things, if you expect it to work when you really need it to, you've got to to a little maintenance.
Do It Yourself Gas Pipe?
Read my blog entry on doing our own gas fuel line plumbing. For safety reasons, this is off my DIY list. more...
How to check for hidden leaks
Easily check for leaks you can't even see by using an inexpensive pressure gauge.
What Are the Different Valves Used In Plumbing?
Learn about ball, gate, check valves, and butterfly valves, and how to pick the right vavle for a plumbing application.
The Problem of Damp
Dampness is one of the most common problems as a side effect of broken plumbing. Mold can often follow dampness, therefore it's important not to ignore the issue.
Learnging About Pipe
Understanding the forces involved in any piping system will help you install one that is not doomed to failure.
An example of when water hammer becomes an issue in outside plumbing is when a large number of sprinkler heads are flowing and the valve is closed quickly. The large number of heads in use increases the flow that contributes to the mass of water being stopped.
