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Nov 18, 2007 by turbo | Posted in Do It Yourself (DIY)
I want to add a outdoor faucet to my back yard, i have one in the front of the garage and it has a copper line(1/2 inch pipe) I want to see if there is anyway i can come off of that and add a faucet to the backyard. But here is the question, I would like to use a 3/4 inch pvc pipe to do this job becuase i don't know how to sodder copper pipes together. I would like to know if this is possible and if somebody could give me detailed advice on how to do this step by step.
I need step by step Instruction please, Thanks
Basically Mike C is correct. However, there are a couple of things you may want to think about before you start this job. 1. Running a 3/4 line off the half inch copper will give you very low water pressure in the 3/4 line. 2. Using PVC is not a good idea because PVC will not stand-up to constant pressure. 3. PVC is not meant for drinking water because of the chemicals in the composition of the PVC. If you have pets or kids this could be dangerous. If you insist on using plastic pipe for your new water line use CPVC. CPVC is meant for constant water pressure and does not contain the dangerous chemicals that normal PVC has.
abono11746 | Nov 18, 2007
The only way to avoid soldering is to tap into a PVC pipe somewhere. You can tap into the copper bib fairly easy and use some adapters to change to PVC. Torch kit $20.00 and a one hour class at HD or Lowe's is all you need. Soldering is pretty easy on something like this. :-)
All you'll need is a 1/2 T then a female threaded adapter from 1/2 to 3/4.(copper) Male 3/4 threaded one side slip on the other. (PVC) Then run the rest of your pipe. Not hard to do.
Michael C | Nov 18, 2007
or you can use compression fitting with copper pipe just remember when buying compression fittings for ridgid copper you have to go to the next size fitting , 1/2 ridgid you would need 5/8
missourian | Nov 19, 2007
Is it okay/safe to let an outdoor faucet drip throughout the winter?
Nov 04, 2007 by Jackie S | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
We were told our entire outdoor faucet needs replacement (seat is worn). The faucet drips one drop every 16 seconds. How severe is this in the cold winter months in Chicago?
cheaper to have it fixed than pay for the water it's wasteing.
James S | Nov 04, 2007
Should I break the ice off my outdoor faucet?
Feb 03, 2007 by chi_town_johnnyb | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
I have an outdoor faucet that has a slow drip. It's freeezing here in Chicago now, so there's a big chunk of ice coming from it. I'm wondering if I'm in danger of the pipe bursting or is the slow drip actually helping it from bursting? Should I break off the ice to clear it and let the drip flow more easily or might that damage the pipe?
never "break" ice. you might break the faucet. pour hot water over it until it has melted. also, turn the water off inside to prevent this in the future. hope this helps.
| Feb 03, 2007
How to unclog an outdoor faucet?
May 29, 2007 by cli168 | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
what is the easiest way to unclog an outdoor faucet? I turn to open the faucet, but no water comes out.
Thanks.
Chances are good inside there is a shutoff valve and it is not clogged at all. Find the pipe trace it until you find a lever or valve on the pipe. turn it and you should have outside water. They close that off in winter so pipes do not burst.
Good Luck
arborsurgeon | May 29, 2007
How to fix a leaking frost-free outdoor faucet?
Apr 22, 2006 by bj | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
my outdoor faucet leaks about 2 cups of water a day...it is a frost-free unit..I can't see how to replace it since a piece of lumber blocks my access. it is leaking from the spout and from the bolt right behind the turn knob...I put a hose cap on the spout to block the water so now it is just leaking from the bolt right behind the turn knob. I am not mechanically inclined but can handle small tasks. Any ideas?
remove the handle ,there should be a nut there ,if so ,turn off the water, and have some one hold the pipe that comes in the house with a pipe wrench ,,so the pipe doesnt break and then remove the nut that holds the stem in ,place a new washer on it ,and replace it, and tighten the nut ,as the person holds the inside pipe from turning and breaking the solder and leaking, then before you replace the handle that just screws in, tighten the small packing nut below the handle,, theres a book on these plumbing jobs at the local library and also if you go to a depot or lowes they will gladly show you right there, how to rebuild it ,, an olde dude
Orlando57 | Apr 22, 2006
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How to winterize your outside faucets
Kennebec Journal - Jan 30, 2012
By Reuben Saltzman for Zillow Most homeowners who live in cold climates know it's important to “winterize” the outside faucets to prevent them from freezing, which can destroy the faucet or lead to a burst pipe. The problem is that many people don't and more »
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Get ready for more snow
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) - Jan 17, 2012
Shut off outside faucets, drain the water and protect them by insulating them with foam covers. · If you're going to be away, or if you have renters or own a vacant property, ask a friend or neighbor to check your house daily to make sure it's warm and more »
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New Year, New Savings: 'Save Our Water' Offers Top Tips for Conserving in 2012
MarketWatch (press release) - Jan 12, 2012
New Year, New Savings: 'Save Our Water' Offers Top Tips for Conserving in 2012Turn off automatic sprinkler system during the winter months -- Water outdoors only when needed, and consider replacing grass with low-water shrubs and flowers -- Use a broom instead of a hose to clean outdoor spaces -- Install aerators on faucets to and more »
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Not faucet handles, steering wheels or shoelaces. And it gnaws at him. The sling will be off soon — heck, he'd rip it off on this day if he didn't have to answer to a wife and a doctor — but he realizes the world will snap back on its axis if he'll and more »
