sing. The video below explains the most basic plumbing items you must be aware of.

In older homes, the pipes are made of galvanized steel. Galvanized steel was a choice when homes were built before WW2. These pipes are susceptible to corrosion and may compromise your water supply. Galvanized steel pipes are usually needed only when retrofitting an old home.

Copper is the main material used in the present. You can get them in lengths ranging from 10 to 20 feet. It’s important to determine the wall thickness for the pipes. Then, you’ll need to be able to measure the pipe’s walls in the gauges. The code you live within will determine what gauge you should use. The pipes and joints, instead of being threaded, are joined by solder.

You can also use O-ring joints or compression connections to tighten spaces that are difficult to reach with tools.

PVC pipes may also be used to drain, while CPVC is used to transport drinking water. For more information look up the video linked above.

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