I'm renting a house from a slum-lord who won't have anything repaired. There are a couple of breaks in the water supply line due to tree root growth. Unfortunately, whoever installed the original plumbing used two different sizes and types of PVC. They used black flexhose-type PVC and standard white PVC. The two sections were jury-rigged together and I would rather do a better job than that. The sections are the same size internally, but different sizes externally, so regular couplings won't work. Any information you can give me will be appreciated.
I've dug the whole thing up for over forty feet, so the hard part is done already. All I need now is information, which I can't find on any websites.
2007-02-22 15:26:34 · 6 answers · asked by Candidus 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I mean, with different sizes on either end?
2007-02-22 15:40:46 · update #1
google QEST or PEX there is a wide aray of repair fittings that bridge the gaps between metal pipes of all kinds and the plastic types of all kinds.
2007-02-23 06:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by oreos40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you try your luck at Lowe's or Home Depot, they carry a large assortment of pvc pipes and fittings and caps and almost everything under the sky, in a section you'll have to ask for, I forget what it's called, but it fills at least one side of a whole aisle.
It's likely not very expensive, but I would see if you can bring the old section or piece with you, as this will help considerably.
Also, find out if you need to get primer, or glue.
Good luck.
2007-02-22 15:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by netthiefx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need a reducer. One side is larger than the other. For PVC these are usually glue on or threaded. I have seen compression fittings but for water service I don't think they will work well, they tend to leak.
2007-02-22 15:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes go to aplumbing supply or big box store like Home depot or lowes and ask for a step down boot it is made from rubber and has the clamps for both pipes
2007-02-27 09:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by oildog#1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. actual DD is likewise E, DDD is likewise F. I actual have seen as much as H on some web content. you ought to attempt an internet figuring out to purchase seek, yet while they don't extra wholesome proper you ought to deliver them back. i desire to propose gentle cups in basic terms, no underwires. sturdy success!
2016-12-14 03:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes go to home depot / Lowes
Talk to them and they will show you what you need
2007-02-26 09:33:45 · answer #6 · answered by r s 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋