Connecting Pvc To Threaded Galvanized Drain Pipe

Arrange the fittings so the water flows past the threads on the male fitting not into them.

Connecting pvc to threaded galvanized drain pipe.

Insert the pvc pipe into the other end tighten the clamp and you re done. Plug the female threaded galvanized coupling onto the teflon wrapped pvc pipe and start to hand tighten by clockwise. One inexpensive method of connecting abs to pvc drainpipes is to use male and female fittings. Pvc pipe is glued and the glue actually melts the two pieces of pipe causing a chemical weld.

When you feel that you can no longer turn the pipe by hand then switch to pipe wrench and turn the fitting 1 2 turns to secure the pvc fitting. Brass steel and galvanized pipe that are not used in residential waste systems as often are either a threaded or soldered connection which gives a moderate amount of mechanical resistance to movement. Steel and galvanized pipe that are not used in.