When the typical home owner picks up a wrench to do some basic plumbing work they are taking a lot into their own hands. There are many different things that could go wrong. Luckily for most people though they generally do not. This being said, home owners risk their time, effort, and overall sanity if something goes terribly wrong. There are simple guide lines every homeowner should use when approaching repairs and installations from dielectric isolation fittings to simple stainless steel flexes.
When starting a remodel job always avoid any galvanized pipe. It wears poorly over time, it corrodes badly, and it is hard to safely connect with other nonferrous fittings and pipes. If you happen to find some take it out, as it generally will not handle the improved pressure of the plumbing you just put in.
If exchanging the galvanized pipe is not manageable, make sure to use dielectric unions or fittings when connecting them to pex or copper systems. This should help prevent any metal transmigration. It should also help assure any fittings stay tight and will not leak from premature corrosion. They often cost a bit more than other regular fittings but really are worth every penny.
There is a method for connecting fittings together. Make sure all the fittings are completely clean. Put the pipe dope inside the female fitting first, than around the outside of the male fitting. It does not take much. Wrap the Teflon tape around your male fitting by overlapping it and completely covering it up 2-3 times.
Always go against the pipe threads so the Teflon does not unwind when you tighten the fitting. Start it using your fingers making it finger tight. Than tighten it one or two more turns before testing for leaks. If it bubbles slightly tighten it and retest. Make sure to wipe the fitting down so it stays clean and looks professional.
Remember that incorrectly installed gas lines only do one thing. They hurt people. If you put in gas lines make sure you know what you are doing or hire someone to do it for you. There are just too many things that could possibly go wrong. Do not be foolish, play it safe.
When working on remolding, always have a good idea of where your pipes are at. A nail in a copper pipe will often hold for a month or more before leaking. Stud sensors that find plumbing and wiring are reasonable priced and very useful. Once you have a good idea of the basic layout, draw it out on a piece of paper or cardboard for future reference.
Try not to over tighten any fittings. It will not mater if they are brass, steel, copper, dielectric isolation fittings. The only thing you do by over tightening is weaken it by stretching out the threads, and cause a bigger leak. Make it tight, and bubble leak test it. It is always much easier to tighten them a little more than starting over from the beginning.
When starting a remodel job always avoid any galvanized pipe. It wears poorly over time, it corrodes badly, and it is hard to safely connect with other nonferrous fittings and pipes. If you happen to find some take it out, as it generally will not handle the improved pressure of the plumbing you just put in.
If exchanging the galvanized pipe is not manageable, make sure to use dielectric unions or fittings when connecting them to pex or copper systems. This should help prevent any metal transmigration. It should also help assure any fittings stay tight and will not leak from premature corrosion. They often cost a bit more than other regular fittings but really are worth every penny.
There is a method for connecting fittings together. Make sure all the fittings are completely clean. Put the pipe dope inside the female fitting first, than around the outside of the male fitting. It does not take much. Wrap the Teflon tape around your male fitting by overlapping it and completely covering it up 2-3 times.
Always go against the pipe threads so the Teflon does not unwind when you tighten the fitting. Start it using your fingers making it finger tight. Than tighten it one or two more turns before testing for leaks. If it bubbles slightly tighten it and retest. Make sure to wipe the fitting down so it stays clean and looks professional.
Remember that incorrectly installed gas lines only do one thing. They hurt people. If you put in gas lines make sure you know what you are doing or hire someone to do it for you. There are just too many things that could possibly go wrong. Do not be foolish, play it safe.
When working on remolding, always have a good idea of where your pipes are at. A nail in a copper pipe will often hold for a month or more before leaking. Stud sensors that find plumbing and wiring are reasonable priced and very useful. Once you have a good idea of the basic layout, draw it out on a piece of paper or cardboard for future reference.
Try not to over tighten any fittings. It will not mater if they are brass, steel, copper, dielectric isolation fittings. The only thing you do by over tightening is weaken it by stretching out the threads, and cause a bigger leak. Make it tight, and bubble leak test it. It is always much easier to tighten them a little more than starting over from the beginning.
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