Damage in pipes is common when you have a home and fixing it is usually scary specially if we don't know what to do. Usually, we end up asking skilled help to fix our pipe and pipe fittings which is expensive on our part. The fact is, we could easily do the repair ourselves if we take time to review and improve ourselves. Here are some steps in fixing a damaged drainpipe.
The first step is the elimination of sections that are damaged. Never consider running water in your house during this repair because it will cause dilemmas. You should wrap a sheet of paper around a pipe to serve as a saw guide so that you could cut through the pipe with a keyhole saw. You will need to repeat this at the other end of the broken part. You must also stuff paper towels or newspapers if the pipe is directly linked to the sewer.
The second step is to chop the substitute pipe. Fitting a slip coupling above each standing pipe will do the task. Measuring the gap above and transferring the measurement to the new pipe should be done next. After this, slice the replacement section using a miter box and handsaw. You should also think about using a paper guide to generate the square cut.
Using the solvent cement is the 3rd step. With a pointy knife, bevel and deburr the pipe ends to aid water flow and improve the welding action of the solvent cement. Wipe the ends of ABS and PVC pipes. Smear a thick coat of solvent cement on the pipe ends, half the width of the slip coupling. To make the task easier, use a half-inch brush or applicator for a 3-inch-wide coupling.
The last step in the process is to fit the replacement pipe. You should work quickly before the cement sets because dilemmas might happen if you're slow. Raise the new pipe into place and slip one coupling over its joint, then the other. Every coupling must cover the same amount of old and new pipe. You must give each coupling a quarter-turn to spread the cement. You need to wipe the cement using a clean material. After this, allowing the joint to heal for at least two hours will wrap up the job.
The first step is the elimination of sections that are damaged. Never consider running water in your house during this repair because it will cause dilemmas. You should wrap a sheet of paper around a pipe to serve as a saw guide so that you could cut through the pipe with a keyhole saw. You will need to repeat this at the other end of the broken part. You must also stuff paper towels or newspapers if the pipe is directly linked to the sewer.
The second step is to chop the substitute pipe. Fitting a slip coupling above each standing pipe will do the task. Measuring the gap above and transferring the measurement to the new pipe should be done next. After this, slice the replacement section using a miter box and handsaw. You should also think about using a paper guide to generate the square cut.
Using the solvent cement is the 3rd step. With a pointy knife, bevel and deburr the pipe ends to aid water flow and improve the welding action of the solvent cement. Wipe the ends of ABS and PVC pipes. Smear a thick coat of solvent cement on the pipe ends, half the width of the slip coupling. To make the task easier, use a half-inch brush or applicator for a 3-inch-wide coupling.
The last step in the process is to fit the replacement pipe. You should work quickly before the cement sets because dilemmas might happen if you're slow. Raise the new pipe into place and slip one coupling over its joint, then the other. Every coupling must cover the same amount of old and new pipe. You must give each coupling a quarter-turn to spread the cement. You need to wipe the cement using a clean material. After this, allowing the joint to heal for at least two hours will wrap up the job.
3 comments:
If you have to replace a damaged drain pipe, make sure that you have all the right pieces for the replacement. To be sure with the size of the pipe, you can make things easier for you and the sales person if you bring the old pipe that you need to replace. That way, you can easily find the correct match.
>Darryl Iorio
Repairing pipes is very scary especially if you’re starting over and it's your first ever house. You grew up depending on your parents to do those things, so it's quite normal that you don't know much about repairs but that's only in the beginning. Getting used to it is the best part of having a house. Just a few years after, you will practically learn almost everything about doing simple repairs.
Carmella Vancil
I am always stricken with fear of having a busted drain pipe because it leaks nasty fluids and renders sinks, tubs, and showers useless. Although I have tools for temporary fixing at home, I would still prefer calling my ever, reliable plumber. I just cannot take the risk of damaging the entire system further.
Althea Tumlin
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