You found a 2-inch Schedule 40 PVC that sat outside for years in NYC. It was a makeshift gutter runoff on a shaded wall. It saw cold winters and wet weather. Now you want to reuse it for plumbing vents. Quick Q&A Q: Can I reuse old outdoor PVC for my vent pipes? A: Maybe,… Continue reading Old PVC Outside? Safe to Use for Vent Pipes?
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What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?
What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?(plumbing101.i234.me) — Walking into your basement and finding a small lake under a broken PVC pipe is every homeowner’s nightmare. The good news? You can fix it — but it’s important to understand what caused it before you glue up a quick patch. Here’s what might have happened… Continue reading What Causes PVC Drain Pipes to Suddenly Burst?