Plumbing installation for drains through a line is not as easy as you might think. Your PVC piping should be sized right to avoid clogs. You will also need three fittings to create a new drainage line. Follow these tips for leak-free piping.
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Many older homes still have old galvanized iron water supply lines. Eventually they clog with deposits and water pressure and volume drop. Installing new copper tubing or CPVC tubing is easy.
Grease can clog any drain line connected to a septic system or city sewer line. Mix the grease with lots of soap and hot water for a minute. This will emulsify the grease and prevent clogs. To prevent other clogs, drain and water lines need periodic maintenance for good drainage.
PVC piping in your home can be noisy. Cast iron may be the type of piping you need. Plumbing replacement work is not for the DIY'r.
Relocate ugly vent pipes on your home. Plumbing vent pipes are a necessity but they don't need to be on the front of the house.
Plumbing pipes do not have to be the noisy PVC type. Cast iron plumbing fixtures are much quieter.
Water pressure drop is based on what is happening in your home. Two plumbing fixtures can cause reduced water flow. Plumbers can use larger pipe as main feeder pipe.
Copper pipes can corrode due to aggressive water, chemicals and poor workmanship by your plumber. The plumber may leave excess flux on pipes and pipe fittings.
Water pressure causes noise problems. Water hammer is due to water pressure against faucets, valves or sidewalls of pipes. Solve it with larger piping.
Low water pressure problems can be checked easily. Water shut off valves need to be checked indoors and out. Your local water works people can do a bypass check.
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