Installing Protective Pipe Sleeves, Caulking Minor Gaps
Use a utility knife to cut off the tip of a tube of silicone or water-based acrylic caulk so its opening is slightly smaller than the width of the crack. (You may prefer to cut the tip at a steep angle, or nearly straight.) If the caulk tube is ... [... more]
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Soldering Techniques
Touch the rosin-core solder to the tab and wires but not to the tip of the iron (figure D). The heat from the tab and wires should melt the solder until a bead of solder covers the connection. Soldering wires to create an electrical connection is ... [... more]
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Plumbing And Insulation
Insulating a home to the Department of Energy's recommended levels should result in net energy savings, over time, above the cost of installing the insulation. When plunging your bathroom sink or bathtub, you must plug the overflow. A cloth ... [... more]
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Upgrading A Faucet
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MWI 3N116 Hubless Fitting, 1/16" Bend, 3" Diameter (680)
 MWI 3N116 Hubless Fitting, 1/16" Bend, 3" Diameter (680) MWI pipe and fittings are made from cast iron and are suitable for installation and service for sanitary, storm drain, waste and vent piping applications. Certifications: IAPMO T & S ... [... more]
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MWI 5.4NCOM Hubless Fitting, Combination WYE, 1/8" Bend, ...
MWI 5.4NCOM Hubless Fitting, Combination WYE, 1/8" Bend, 5" x 4" Diameter (1714) MWI pipe and fittings are made from cast iron and are suitable for installation and service for sanitary, storm drain, waste and vent piping applications. ... [... more]
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MWI 8SV14 Service Weight Fitting, 1/4" Bend, 8" Diameter ...
MWI 8SV14 Service Weight Fitting, 1/4" Bend, 8" Diameter (396) MWI pipe and fittings are made from cast iron and are suitable for installation and service for sanitary, storm drain, waste and vent piping applications. Certifications: IAPMO T & ... [... more]
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MWI 4SVDSPT Service Weight Fitting, Deep Seal P-Trap, 4" ...
MWI 4SVDSPT Service Weight Fitting, Deep Seal P-Trap, 4" Diameter (4868) MWI pipe and fittings are made from cast iron and are suitable for installation and service for sanitary, storm drain, waste and vent piping applications. Certifications: IAPMO ... [... more]
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MWI 2SVPTWT Service Weight Fitting, P-Trap w/Tapped ...
MWI 2SVPTWT Service Weight Fitting, P-Trap w/Tapped Inlet, 2" Diameter (4813) MWI pipe and fittings are made from cast iron and are suitable for installation and service for sanitary, storm drain, waste and vent piping applications. Certifications: ... [... more]
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MWI 3SV14 Service Weight Fitting, 1/4" Bend, 3" Diameter ...
MWI 3SV14 Service Weight Fitting, 1/4" Bend, 3" Diameter (192) MWI pipe and fittings are made from cast iron and are suitable for installation and service for sanitary, storm drain, waste and vent piping applications. Certifications: IAPMO T & ... [... more]
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Leaky Spigot Repair
A: (James Young, DIY home-repair expert) Leaky faucets -- indoor or outdoor -- should be repaired as soon as possible. A dripping faucet quickly adds up to substantial costs on your water bill. Here's how to repair an outdoor spigot that has a ... [... more]
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Tip Of The Day: Replacing Copper Pipe
If you are using standard couplings, slide them onto the standing pipes until they bottom out. Insert the replacement pipe into one coupling. Gently pull the pipes apart (illustration E, click above to view) so you can slip the other end into the ... [... more]
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