Can I reseal a pipe thread that's leaking?
Situation: rough in valve with 1/2 in NPT. I sealed the threads with Teflon tape and some pipe dope (probably not enough). However after turning on the water, there are some threads with leaks. Can I...
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Do I need to repair this PVC drain pipe elbow?
I was trying to mount a shelf and while drilling holes for the screws, felt some resistance against the drill. Tried to push the drill a bit further, but stopped as I was not sure what the resistance...
View ArticleRestoring collapsed buried pex line?
I installed a pex water line to an outbuilding several years ago, about 150' long, buried in 18" trench. The line was disconnected for over 3 years and I recently reconnected it and no water is...
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What should I do with corroded heating pipes that were previously under...
I have two copper pipes that were lagged in fiberglass wool and concreted over and which I'm about to re-lag with a plastic pipe then re-concrete and lay laminate flooring on top. The pipes themselves...
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What are the purposes of pvc pipe with open end in my crawl space?
I have two PVC pipes in my crawl space with open end, one pipe with open end goes into ground of the crawl space, one goes out to outside of the house but no exit can be seen outside.Are they abandoned...
View ArticleCan't get plumbing auger past T-junction after 90° angle
I have a clogged outbound sewage pipe below my kitchen sink. Or rather - some distance away from below my kitchen sink. I have a kind of a plumbing auger, but - its head is a bit wide (maybe 1.5-2cm...
View ArticleShould you chamfer CPVC pipe before gluing?
In know that PVC should be chamfered and even lightly sanded before gluing for better insertion on the fitting (and probably some other reason).What about CPVC, a manual told me to just cut, apply glue...
View ArticleHow to replace head of spigot without replacing stem?
I have a leaking outside spigot that has the pipe stem embedded ln a stone wall, with no access to the back. However, there is enough pipe protruding from the wall to cut the copper pipe just behind...
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Split outlet pipe
In a prefabricated shower stall, the outlet pipe is split.You can see the slit-like opening in this picture:As you can guess, this makes the shower unusable, as the water will leak in a strong stream...
View ArticleRoot incursion into a pipe under our house, I'm hoping there are bandaids...
Two different plumbers have stated that we have, about 3 feet under the house, a sewer pipe that has tree roots invading, and that this is the reason for our frequent clogs.The fix for this is not...
View ArticleHow can I temporarily remedy root clogs in an inaccessible pipe?
Two different plumbers have stated that we have, about 3 feet under the house, a sewer pipe that has tree roots invading, and that this is the reason for our frequent clogs.The fix for this is not...
View ArticleCorrosion on copper pipes due to insulation (with foam)
My incoming water pipe is copper and it is a brand new installation with no leaks. But due to the hot humid weather (even in the basement) it sweats due to condensation. Should I insulate it?The...
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How to secure a post for a garden standpipe -- concrete around pipes?
We're replacing our 70 year old garden standpipe/water column with a new one, which needs to be bolted into concrete. Any suggestions on how to do this without surrounding the new PVC connectors with...
View ArticleWhat type of pipe should I use in my drain/leach septic field?
I have an older house and its septic somewhat failed. Leach field pipes were not glued and they all disconnected immediately after d-box so that none was going into the field. These are also very weird...
View ArticleHow can I join two lengths of flexible 1/4" copper pipe?
I have found a leak coming from under my refrigerator, after pulling it out to get behind it I found the 1/4" copper pipe that supplies the water for the ice maker and water in the door was severed...
View ArticleAttach black iron natural gas pipe to stucco
I am planning to run 1-1/4" black iron natural gas pipe around the outside of my house to supply an exterior tankless heater. The pipe needs to be attached to the wall and I'm planning to use two-screw...
View ArticleWater Copper type M tubing in Illinois
I have house from 2007. While updating the bathroom I noticed they used type M copper tubing on 1/2 and 3/4 water supply lines. It seems code doesn't allow that in Illinois. Shall I be worried about...
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Which part do I need to connect a 1/2" OD 3/8" ID drain pipe to an 1/2"...
It sounds silly but it seems I can't just connect a 1/2" OD / 3/8" ID drainline to my 1/2" dishwasher wye.I purchased this one which should be 1/2" but I measure roughly 5/8" OD.Here is a closeup...
View ArticleRepetitive hammering/banging sound in water pipes when water is on,...
I've lived in my house for about 3 years. It was originally built in 1970. When we had it inspected before buying 3 years ago, the inspector said the water pressure was 60 PSI. The few water pipes that...
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Roof pipe vent leak into wall
I was on my roof a couple of days ago seeing if there was tile damage after a hail storm and I noticed on one of the pipes that the pipe flashing was old and cracking and able to let in rain (Pic 1). I...
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