What is the best way to extend PVC pipe an inch?

Question

I am installing a bathtub and the drain is an inch off from the existing P trap, if I cut it off and put in the new p trap I am off an inch, what would be the best way to extend this?

Answer 1

Cut and Couple. Measure twice, cut once, it works for any in the construction trades.
Other choice, and only one I may be inclined to do, is scrap what you have, if you can, and install new P-Trap and pipe all the way up. This way you can avoid any Coupling, and the job looks good as well as most important, works. In plumbing the best Form is Function.



11 years Plumber.

Answer 2

How To Extend Pvc Pipe

Answer 3

You'll have to cut the pipe somewhere beyond 6 inches from the end so you can add a coupling and another piece of pipe you can then trim as needed to fit the trap.

Answer 4

A double end female coupling the proper diameter, will allow at least 3/4 inch on each side for spacing. If you're at exactly one inch and use the proper cement, and the feed isn't under anything but normal pressure or in your case just for drainage, the "patch" should work.

Cement both pieces but have everything else in place, prepared for an almost instant set.

Rev. Steven

Answer 5

like sandy says the best thing to do is cut out the old trap far enough back to coupling back into the new one.when using glue joints ALWAYS insert pipe into fitting until it bottoms out.never "shallow fit" to make up distance,it is something you will regret.i've replaced many that were done like that.

Answer 6

go to the hardware store and get a coupling and another piece of pipe what ever size it is, they sell a reducer for the same purpose, every time i get involved with plumbing the unexpected comes up to, good luck

Answer 7

measure and plan first then cut the pvc pipes. all have connectors in the store and you can all any lenght you need. there are rubber connectors and pvc ones just plan ahead and check first is the lenght and what you want to do is right first

Answer 8

cut the pipe back enough to add a coupling and another pipe cut to fit.

Answer 9

Cut it and use a rubber repair boot sleeve to extend it. Good luck

Answer 10

You can buy an extension in the plumbing department that is adjustable