Small Farm Irrigation Pipe Hookups Made Simple Small farms often need smart water systems. Large irrigation companies may focus on big farms. That can leave small landowners searching for clear answers. This is common when building a water pipeline for pasture irrigation. One common setup joins water from two wells. The wells may sit far… Continue reading Small Farm Irrigation Pipe Hookups Made Simple
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Best Pipe for a 100-Foot Irrigation Well?
Question: What Pipe Should I Use In A New Well? A homeowner recently had an artesian well drilled. The well is about 100 feet deep. The system will be used for irrigation only. The planned flow is about 12 gallons per minute. The homeowner calculated a total dynamic head of about 240 feet. That number… Continue reading Best Pipe for a 100-Foot Irrigation Well?
Why Is My Copper Pipe So Loud?
A loud copper pipe can be scary. It may sound like the pipe is shaking inside the wall. This often happens when water flows fast through a small pipe. It can also happen when a pipe is loose. Question I have an outdoor hose bib near the main water line. When I turn it on,… Continue reading Why Is My Copper Pipe So Loud?
Stuck Sink Drain Pipe? Try This First
Question I was removing my sink trap to clean it. While doing that, I broke the pipe at the bottom of the drain assembly. Now I need to replace the drain assembly. The big nut at the bottom is loose. But the drain pipe will not break free. I have tried pushing it. I have… Continue reading Stuck Sink Drain Pipe? Try This First
Toilet Waste Pipe Too Short? Easy Fix
Fitting a new toilet can seem simple at first. Then one small problem can stop the whole job. A common issue is a short toilet waste connection. The toilet outlet may not reach the pan outlet pipe. This often happens when a new toilet has a different shape. It can also happen after new flooring… Continue reading Toilet Waste Pipe Too Short? Easy Fix
How Close Can AUTOCUT Cut Copper Pipe?
Cutting copper pipe under a bathroom vanity can be tight work. This is even harder when the fitting is soldered in place. A torch may not be safe in that small space. That is why many homeowners look at an AUTOCUT-style pipe cutter. Question I need to cut a 1/2-inch copper pipe for a bathroom… Continue reading How Close Can AUTOCUT Cut Copper Pipe?
Water in the Den? Slab Leak or Pipe Above?
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?
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