You’re looking at a house as a rental. You walk in and find water in the den. The break is “underneath,” but the source is unknown. It could be a supply line under the slab. It could be a drain line in the slab. It could also be a pipe above the slab. Quick Q&A… Continue reading Water in the Den? Slab Leak or Pipe Above?
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3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI?
3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI? (plumbing101.i234.me) — Running long stretches of 3/4″ SIDR polyflex pipe for garden irrigation can work well — as long as you plan for pressure loss, elevation, and flow rate. Here’s how to estimate what “reasonable” pressure looks like at the end of your… Continue reading 3/4″ Poly Pipe Run: How Far Can You Go at 60 PSI?
How to Remove PVC Pipe from a 90° Elbow
How to Remove PVC Pipe from a 90° Elbow(plumbing101.i234.me) — If you’re replacing a pump or rerouting plumbing, you may need to remove an old PVC pipe from an elbow fitting. The challenge? PVC is solvent-welded, meaning it’s chemically fused together. Here’s how to safely clear that connection without cracking the fitting. Q: Can I… Continue reading How to Remove PVC Pipe from a 90° Elbow