| Pipes 101 |
| Learn about different types of pipe and their uses. |
From "Ed the Plumber"
episode DETP-313 |
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Host Ed Del Grande offers information on a variety of pipes available and their specific uses.
Materials:pipe cutter
brush cleaning tool
acid brush
torch with mapp gas
ratchet cutter
PVC saw
rag
small knife
PEX cutter
crimping tool
flux
soldering pad
lead free solder
safety glasses
rubber gloves
fire extinguisher
PVC primer/cleaner and PVC cement
crimp rings
- The term "potable" is important to know when purchasing any type of pipe. Potable simply means suitable for drinking. You should make sure that any pipe you purchase for indoor water use is approved for potable water or marked NSF61 by the National Sanitation Foundation.
- There are three major types of pipe used in potable plumbing today; copper, CPVC, and PEX. Each has its own pro's and con's. Before using any type of plumbing, check with your local codes to see what type is approved for your area.
- There are a number of different types of fittings that can be used to join two sections of all of these pipes, including a 90-degree turn (figure A), a 45-degree turn, a coupler, and "T" fittings (figure B).
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