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If you&#;re unfamiliar with the process of measuring your pipes, it may be a difficult task at first. This can make installing your plumbing pipes a headache. However, we will explain to you exactly how you can measure your pipes and provide you tips on how to install them.
Pipes come in various materials so measuring them can vary in process. Plumbers are normally most concerned about two measurements of pipes which are the Outside Diameter (OD) and the Nominal Pipe Size (NPS).
It&#;s important to note that the OD is not the NPS measurement. The OD of a pipe is the width of the outside of the pipe. To find your pipe&#;s NPS you&#;ll have to reference an ASME chart with the OD measurement. Plumbers will use the NPS measurement when they are shopping and talking about pipes and fitting sizes.It&#;s important to note that the OD is not the NPS measurement. The OD of a pipe is the width of the outside of the pipe. To find your pipe&#;s NPS you&#;ll have to reference an ASME chart with the OD measurement. Plumbers will use the NPS measurement when they are shopping and talking about pipes and fitting sizes.
The size of your plumbing pipe is easily found on the pipe itself. Fittings and plumbing pipes will be labeled or printed with the NPS. For example, if you have a copper pipe the NPS will be labeled with what kind of copper the pipe is made out of. Plastic pipes will always have the wall thickness, the type of plastic it&#;s composed of, and the pipe size printed on the sides.
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Below are the charts that you will need to find the NPS from your OD measurements. There are three different ways to measure pipe size and we&#;ll teach you how to do each method.
If you have access to an open end of the pipe you want to measure you can use a ruler or measuring tape to measure directly across the open end of the pipe to find the direct diameter measurement. You may not be able to measure your pipe this way if it is already installed.
An easy option to measure your pipe size if you&#;re unable to access the open end of the pipe is to use calipers to measure the outer diameter.
Measuring the circumference of your pipe can be a little tricky as it does involve some math. But we&#;ll break it down for you. Take a string or flexible tape and wrap it around the pipe. Make a mark and then measure how long the string or tape is.
Once you have the string&#;s length you&#;ll need to divide that measurement by pi (pi= 3.) to find the pipe&#;s diameter. Use the above charts to cross-reference the pipe&#;s OD to find the NPS.
Although large and complicated projects should be left for a licensed plumber to perform, if you have a single old or broken pipe that needs to be repaired, installing your own pipes may be a good option for you. Here are some tips that can help you install your water pipes.
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PEX is made of a plastic material and is often less expensive than other piping materials. It can be easily attached to other pipes using simple fittings, is flexible, and cuts easily. This type of material will have a much easier installation process and is ideal if you are only replacing a small area of damage to your water pipes.
Now that you&#;ve learned how to accurately measure your plumbing pipes, you should have no problem finding out the pipe&#;s size. Double-check that you have the correct size before starting your project because the size of the pipe is very specific and important. Also, check all your local codes for any info on pipe size as well.
When two kinds of materials or metals are in contact with each other, they can corrode much quicker. Certain fittings can be used to prevent issues if you cannot avoid two different material pipes coming into contact. Otherwise, check to see what kind of material your old pipes are made from before starting your project to avoid this additional work.
The part that joins two pipes together is called a fitting. They are typically placed in order to help redirect water in a different direction. Leaks can be caused when a fitting is not attached properly to both pipes. Since all pipe materials are different, they will also require different fittings which can make installing your pipes more complex.
In order to ensure that you have the correct pipe size, it&#;s critical to dry-fit the pipes before you complete the process of attaching them. This will make sure that your pipes will function properly once installed.
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In my basement I have copper water pipes that look like they hooked up to an old shower. Now they don't hook up to anything. I want to prune these pipes where they come off the main water line (so I can put a deep freezer in their place) but I've never done anything like that before.
Google tells me I have two options for pipe fittings: sweating or compression fittings. I want something more or less permanent but I don't to buy extra tools I may not need again for a long time, plus if I can avoid open flames I'd like to, etc. Are compression caps available and suitable for this kind of thing?
PS Can I cut copper pipe with an angle grinder or should I buy a pipe cutter?
Resolution: Thanks for all the advice! In the end I went with a pushfit cap made by SharkBite:
I also bought a handheld, handleless pipe cutter for $7. I shut off the water, cut the pipe, popped on the cap, and turned the water back on. Worked like a charm. The whole job took 20 minutes and cost about $11.
I'll look forward to learning to sweat connections another time. For a casual plumber like me, pushfit fittings cost about 10 times as much as soldering and so worth it.
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