Open Pvc Pipe In Attic

Are you perhaps refering to cpvc and not pvc.

Open pvc pipe in attic.

I should probably re plumb again with copper but it would be a real pain to solder the joints in the walls. When a water pipe leaks under a slab it is necessary to jackhammer a hole in the slab to get to the damaged pipe. Even if it is insulated. The second pvc pipe right next to the first leaves the unit and exits the house wall high up near the eave.

12 20 2009 08 40 pm 15. The leak can often be repaired by. The easiest solution is to saw out the caulked joint removing about 1 in. For corner joints that need to be insulated cut a simulated miter joint by cutting the insulation at a 45 degree angle.

Then either glue in a proper 3 in to 4 in. I might just replace the pipes in the hot attic. Or even a better idea cap them lol. Can pvc pipe be used in attics as a water supply line.

Pvc is allowed for cold water distribution outside of the building. If it s insulated i d bet that it s being used for hot water distribution. Pipe it out the roof. Is this supposed to work this way.

The pipe was so brittle that i broke it again when sawing it to fix it. I can feel cold air when ac is running coming out of it and venting into the attic. Pvc coupling or insert a 3 in to 4 in. One of the two pipes has a tee fitting right where it leaves the unit.

The portion of pipe in the garage below the attic is still strong and flexible. Pope cmi december 6 2006 4 07pm 4. You must register before you can view photos and images. If this is your first visit be sure to check out the faq.

Thats pretty much a no brainier. Plastic pipe in the attic. Any pipe trough to the attic it call ventilation pipe they are design to pressurize the drain system and exit of the bad gases by entry of the air trough to those pipe water in drain pipe will go faster down to the drain system and also differential of the elevation will cause that hot air and gases will rise up to the air and not in to toilet or sink. Continue this process over the entire length of piping in your attic.

The tee part is left open. Of pipe two cuts. There are 3 vents in one area and 2 in another. Moving plumbing pipes from a slab to an attic.

This will allow you to slip the insulation over the pipe corner easily. Results 1 to 7 of 7 thread.