Hole saw size for 4" corrugated pipe
I'm trying to connect a 4" corrugated (and perforated) HDPE plastic drain pipe into a 12" corrugated hdpe pipe.what is the proper HOLE SAW bit to use for this?Notes:OD of 4" pipe is ~4.78""thickness"...
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Best practical way to replace/reinforce this vulnerable stormwater drain pipe
I have this section of 100mm (4 inch) PVC pipe that is about 1800mm (6 feet) long. It is in an awkward location and cannot be relocated. Unfortunately it is at the perfect height for people to stand...
View ArticleCutting and plugging disconnected gas-line pipe internally
Gas line coming into the house by ultility company and new line was run. Old gas line protrudes from cinder block wall about 2 ft. I want to cut pipe and seal it inside of the pipe. What can I use to...
View ArticleUsing Steel Pipe To Hang a Room-Dividing Curtain: How Far Can It Span Without...
My partner and I need to put up a room-dividing curtain in a room that’s 11’ across. The curtain will be fairly light-weight—just heavy enough to be opaque.Unfortunately, it's an old apartment with a...
View ArticleShower arm replacement and lost shower pipe behind the wall
I was replacing the shower head arm in my shower and when I unscrewed the shower head arm the pipe behind the wall that it's attached to disappeared. How do I locate this thing so I can connect the new...
View ArticleWhy do I have two parallel gas pipes?
I've got a water heater and a hot water radiator furnace sitting next to each other, both on gas. The strange thing is that there are two parallel gas lines feeding each one of these which come from...
View ArticleDoes upsizing a gas line below a smaller line increase capacity?
I currently have a natural gas pipe coming into my house with a 1" diameter. It currently terminates after about 20' and supplies a hot water heater (33,000 BTU) and a furnace (60,000 BTU). I want to...
View ArticleWater filtration loop and pipe diameter
I’m adding a water filtration loop to a residential home. The copper pipe coming from the street into the house is 1” in diameter. I’m going to split this main line so I can run it to the sediment...
View ArticleHow can I seal my dryer vent elbows?
We have a dryer vent in our apartment that has a couple of twists and turns (due to the design of the floor plan) on its way out to the roof to vent. The twists have been done by elbow joints covered...
View ArticleHow to get better seal on a 5/8" dishwasher drain line adapter?
I have a kitchen sink drain that has a y-branch for dishwasher drain water. I think the y-branch is 5/8" diameter. This is probably the one I...
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What is this elbow joint pipe?
This elbow joint is leaking. I think it’s the condensation pipe off the boiler because it seems to leak when the boiler comes on. I’ve tightened it fully but still leaking.The pipe on the left (white)...
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Installing a sillcock, can I slightly bend copper for an offset connection?...
The hose bib at my parents' place hasn't been working for quite some time so I wanted to try my hand at replacing it with a frost-free sillcock. While water only dribbles out when the faucet is opened,...
View ArticlePipe/Vent sound in house
Recently moved into our home and I’ve noticed a sound that’s kinda of like a banging metallic sound in the wall. I’m thinking it could be pipes? Possibly vents? I don’t think it’s dripping water as it...
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Can this 4'' PVC perforated sewer pipe be used for a french drain?
I would like to use PVC pipe instead of corrugated pipe.I went to HomeDepot (Canada) to see what is available and the below is my only choice. I don't think this will work as is since the lateral holes...
View ArticleAre there any chemical concerns with Blue Monster pipe thread sealant coming...
Looking at spraying the foam near to where water pipes have a thick coating of Blue Monster and wasn't sure if I should be concerned about interactions.
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How do I fill this hole around radiator pipes between my attic flooring and...
How do I fill in this hole so that the filling doesn't fall in? The pipes are for a radiator and they lead from the attic floor down through the 2nd floor. I do not want to use expanding foam because I...
View ArticleAC Pipe wrap replacement
What type of insulation can I use to replace the rotted out K flex on my AC outside pipes. Will the normal pipe insulation from Home Deport be o.k with some aluminum tape to protect it. Or is it a...
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Strengthening a gazebo roof support rod that was previously bent
Snow fell on my gazebo while I still had the canopy on it. It bent the rods inwards and downward. I have managed to straighten them as much as I could, but I feel like they need to be strengthened...
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How to patch sink drainage pipes into wall?
There are mouse droppings in the cabinet under my kitchen sink. The mouse has has torn open a bunch of plastic wrapped bottles in the cabinet. We think that the mouse or mice entered through the hole...
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Gas Pipe Material Type Allowed?
What type of material is allowable for Natural Gas line in a water heater installation ?Is Galvanized pipe allowed ?What kind of pipe is in the picture attached?Can you provide links to acceptable or...
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