Water Pump related info – All you wanted to know about Plastic Pipes

When working with water pumps and plastic pipes, you first need to ensure that you are familiar with the latest plumbing codes. Visit your county building officials to get a copy of the latest codes.

Pipe and Pumps Sizes:

You can choose from pipe sizes or tube sizes. While, the major difference lies in the iron or copper tube used in the respective pipes, you must take care not to substitute one with the other.

Pipes:

Different types of plumbing require different pipes. For instance, DW pipes are used for non septic drainage water to run off underground whereas sewer pipes lead sewage waster underground. Sinks use tubular drains.Hot water is handled by Rigid CPVC or flexible PB whereas PVC pressure pipe are used for outdoor water usage such as watering of the lawn. PE pipe is a flexible pipe that cannot be used indoors and are generally fitted in deep wells whereas riser tubes acts as connectors between the main water supply and the water outlet.

Joints:

Leak proof plumbing involves connecting different pipes and fittings into a perfect joint. Make sure the ends of the pipes are clean with no dirt or damages. You can sever off damaged ends to get a good finish. While a tubing cutter is helpful for large amount of cutting, a sharp knife will do for minimal cutting work.

With your clean cuts, you should be able to fix the pump / pipe with the fitting socket. Make sure the two ends are clean and then use an ASTM-rated solvent cement on the pipe end as well as in the interior of the fitting socket and join the two pieces twisting them slightly to get a perfect fit. You need to wait an hour before you use it.

Joints need not always be solvent based. PE pipes may require plastic or metal fittings. O-ring-sealed mechanical couplings are used to join flexible polybutylene tubing that are used in hot and cold water systems.  Flare or compression couplings and adapters may also be used in the case of CPVC and PB tubing, whereas slip-jam-nut couplings are used in tubular drainage pipes. Other joint mechanisms are transition unions used in threaded metal parts.

Installation:

When installing water pumps and pipes, give them enough space to expand and contract with ease. Installation varies depending on the size of the pipes. For instance, Larger DWV pipes are hung with the support of perforated metal strapping whereas smaller tubes are fixed with tubing hangers. Slip couplings are used when connecting a new drain into an old drain. Finally, when you need to use pipes underground, make sure that it is covered first with clean soil or sand without any rock particles to prevent damage to the pipe walls.

Water Pumps Guide – How To Repair Faucets

If you want your water pump to work properly, first make sure your pipes and faucets are intact and leak-free. Leaky faucets can be fixed with just some minor replacements, or if you are really unlucky, by replacing the entire faucet. Check out some basic pointers to repair leaks on different types of faucets.

Washer type faucets and pumps:

When faced with a leak, the first thing you need to do is check the faucet’s washer. You will need to open out the faucet. This will differ depending on the make and model of your faucet. Once you have opened out the faucet, start your examination.

Begin with the washer stem. If the threads are worn out, all you need to do is replace the stem. If the stem is perfect, then check out the washer and replace the washer if it is suffering from wear and tear. When replacing washers, make sure that you get the right type of washer for your faucet.

The washer seat is another place to look at if the stem and washer are fine. In fact, frequent leaks in a faucet are likely to be caused by the washer-seat. This can be easily rectified by replacing the seat or if that is not possible you can work on the damaged seat with the help of a seat-dressing tool.

Sometimes the drip may be found from the stem area rather than the spout. If that is the case, you can repack around the stem area either with string type packing or nylon-covered or graphite-impregnated packing.

Leaky bath and shower faucets can also be repaired with the above guidelines but some faucet repair may call for a complete overhaul of the combination stem/seat unit.

Washerless faucets:

Repairing leaks in washer-less faucets generally call for replacement of some parts which are easily available for purchase.

Noisy faucet:

If you are looking to repair a noisy faucet, it may call for tightening of the washer or replacement of the washer. You may require to replace a faucet altogether if the design of the faucet is such that it contributes to the source of the noise.

Diaphragm-type faucets: For leaks around the stem, you need to replace the O-ring whereas for a spout leak you need to replace the rubber diaphragm that is located around the swiveling disc which basically acts as a washer.
Disc-type faucets: Whether it is a single handle or double handle faucet, you need to unscrew the handle where the leak occurs and check if the O rings in the disc assembly unit require replacement. If replacement of O rings does not help, the entire disc assembly unit may be in for an overhaul.

Bal-type single-lever faucets: A handle leak in this type of faucet could be caused by
improper adjusting which can be tightened or a worn cam gasket whereas a spout leak is caused by a worn spring-loaded, soft rubber seat assembly – both of which can be replaced

Cartridge faucets: In Cartridge faucets, a leak can be rectified by replacing the cartridge.