DIY Household Plumbing Articles
Pictures of Plumbing Pipe and Fittings
Pictures of all types of plumbing pipe. Links to hundreds of pipe and fitting photos. Online plumbing supply store.
PlumbingFittingsDirect.com
Working with Plastic Pipe
Overview of working with plastic PVC, CPVC and ABS pipe. Covers cutting, gluing and joining these plastic plumbing pipes.
www.hometime.com
How to Join PVC Pipe
Detailed instructions for joining pvc pipe including some tips and tricks of the trade. Covers cutting, priming and solvent–welding. Tips for installing hot tub plumbing.
victoriaplumb.com
Joining PVC (VIDEO)
Video demonstrates cutting and joining pvc plumbing pipe including cutting, priming and solvent–welding.
homeaddition.com
How to Join Copper Pipe
Pictures and step by step instructions for cutting and joining copper pipe. Includes types of pipe and fittings with lots of good pictures of cutting, soldering and flaring compression joints.
diynetwork.com
How to Connect Copper Pipe
Pictures and detailed, step by step instructions for cutting, cleaning and sweating (soldering) copper pipe.
hometips.com
How to Join Galvanized Pipe
Pictures and instructions for cutting and joining galvanized steel plumbing and gas pipe. Covers cutting and threading for new lines as well as repairs on leaking galvanized plumbing.
extremehowto.com
Joining Copper and Galvanized Pipe
Joining new copper pipe with old galvanized plumbing pipe. Pictures and instructions for fitting a dielectric union between copper and steel pipes.
rd.com
Working with Cast Iron Pipe
Information on types of pipe and fittings, measuring, cutting and joining methods for cast iron plumbing pipe.
tpub.com
How to Cut Cast Iron Pipe
Tips and instructions for various method of cutting cast iron plumbing pipe including hacksaw, hammer and chisel and snap cutting tools.
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Couplers for Joining PVC and Cast Iron Pipe
Pictures of rubber couplers used to join pipes of different types and sizes such as pvc to cast iron. These couplers are available at any home store.
lawsupply.net
Working with Rigid and Flexible PVC Tubing
Fittings, tools and materials used to join rigid and flexible pvc tubing. Includes pictures, descriptions and uses for pvc plumbing pipe.
reefkeeping.com
Plumbing Tutorial (VIDEO)
Overview of plumbing materials, tools and methods of cutting and joining plumbing pipe including copper and cast iron.
easy2diy.com
About Household Plumbing Pipe
Covers all types of plumbing pipe used in home construction.
nsf.org
Replacing a Toilet
Step by step pictures and instructions for removing and reinstalling a toilet.
www.hammerzone.com
How to Install a Toilet
Pictures and diagrams. Step by step instructions for installing or replacing a toilet.
doityourself.com
How to Install a Saddle Valve
Pictures and instructions for using a saddle valve to tap into water line for an ice maker.
hammerzone.com
How to Install a Kitchen Faucet (VIDEO)
Demonstrates installation of a new kitchen faucet.
askthebuilder.com