What To Do When Cutting and Installing a Pvc Sanitary Pipe

In most parts of the world, polyvinyl chloride or PVC has become the most preferred material for the installation of sanitary pipelines for water supply and drainage. Installation of these PVC pipes and fittings are done with great ease as PVC is a lightweight material which does not require too many special skills or tools for its installation. By following basic instructions, one can cut and install a PVC pipe to make a secure connection. Here is a brief guide to help you understand the steps to cut and install a PVC pipe:
1. First, assemble the tools. A PVC cutter is the most basic tool for cutting plastic pipes and is made available at all leading PVC distributors. It requires little effort to use and cut pipes into the desired size. If you do not want to invest in a PVC cutter, then you can also use a miter saw which is easily available at all leading hardware stores. Some plumbers also use an ordinary handsaw to cut the PVC sanitary pipe. You will also need a deburring tool to clean out the rough edges of the pipe once it has been cut.

2. For cutting the PVC pipe, first make sure that the pipe is securely anchored to ensure that it does not move during cutting. Then, measure and mark the pipe at the place where the cut needs to be made. After cutting the pipe, use the deburring tool to make the edges smooth for installation.

3. For installation of the PVC pipe connection, you will also need the corresponding sanitary pipe fittings of PVC. These fittings vary by size and the purpose for which they are to be used. Do make sure that you use only the appropriate high quality PVC pipe connector for each use to secure leakproof connections.

4. Before making the final connection, carry out a dry fitting between the pipe and connector to check for compatibility. Once this has been established, clean the ends of the pipes and the fittings properly. Apply the solvent cement to the pipe and fitting ends and join them together. Hold the pipe and fitting thus jointed securely for a few minutes to seal the connection properly.

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