Questions tagged [pipe-fitting]
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90 degree elbow on speedy valve
I'm changing vanity and the speedy valve unfortunately is too high and preventing me from installing the faucet hose.
I don't want to touch this speedy valve.
Is it OK to install a 90 degree elbow to ...
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How to fix this broken irrigation pipe system?
I have an irrigation system in my house with a broken pipe. The controllable valve has a screw connector which attaches to a short pipe which connects to a splitter which diverts water to different ...
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How can I remove a horizontal connection to a tee fitting without removing the vertical piping? [closed]
I have tried to let the threads soak in penetrating oil and then tried to use a crescent wrench, but it wont budge. Given the area its located in, I cannot use a propane torch. What are my options ...
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Connecting 1” PVC to 1/2” PEX
We have a 1 inch PVC pipe going under the ground from the well, and sticks out near the house. I don’t know the technical term but I call it a spicket. You turn the handle and water shoots out.
We ...
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how do I disconnect this vanity inlet water pipe
These are the water inlet pipes going to powder room vanity sink faucet.
Is it something I can push down/up with screwdriver or something similar.
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Baseboard heater connection to Pex Pipe Corrosion [closed]
What I'm showing is the unfinished wall behind the drywall. The pipe connects to a small bathroom baseboard heater (hot water boiler system). The pipes for the heating element look just fine on the ...
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What kind of thread is on this gas BBQ?
I have a gas BBQ that is missing the nipple to attach the gas hose.
This is bought in Europe, and all the fasteners are metric, just this port has some weird dimensions.
The major diameter of the ...
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What connector/fix for garbage disposal plumbing?
I bought my home a few years ago, no problems. Lately when I run the garbage disposal the dirty water will spew out of this gap between the pipes. It looks improperly connected (it's not connected, ...
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Is this long thread male without stopper to female connection tight & leak free?
I want to connect this tap (see picture) to its valve and I have to use a 90-degree elbow (see right side of the picture) to be able to supply water from the top as well as to fix the tap on the wall.
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Best way to join up d40 pipe from kitchen sink to sewer to fix leak
So this is the current situation. The corrugated pipe does fit into the sewage mains but every now and then it back leaks. I am hesitant between an O'Ring or a Pipe clamp. Could you let let know what ...
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Bathroom Faucet arm extension isn't working
I have a Delta Uxbridge faucet that tried to put a rotating arm extension on. However it still leaks with the rubber gasket and plumbing tape.
As a side note, I think I striped the plastic threads ...
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Is this 1.2" vinyl tube on the 1/2" ABS pipe the correct size?
I have the following 1-1/2" to 1/2" ABS wye. Initially I connected a 1/2" OD vinyl tubing but this was way too small and I was told the 1/2" here refers to ID. So I got an 1/2"...
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What do I need to connect 1/2 and 3/8 vinyl tubing?
I am just trying to connect an 1/2” vinyl tubing (this one) to a smaller 3/8” version.
I got this 1/2” to 3/8” barb reducer but it’s way too small and doesn’t fit.
Why?
Which part do I need instead?
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What can I use in place of missing coupling fittings on a used heat pump?
I picked up a Dream 8kW pool / spa heat pump which came without any fittings for the water in/out. The unit looks like this:
The previous owner used a rubber coupling like this for his pond.
I'm ...
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Which part do I need to connect a 1/2" OD 3/8" ID drain pipe to an 1/2" dishwasher wye?
It sounds silly but it seems I can't just connect a 1/2" OD / 3/8" ID drainline to my 1/2" dishwasher wye.
I purchased this one which should be 1/2" but I measure roughly 5/8" ...
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