| Plumbing is more then just knowing how to connect a | | | | will need to use copper. Copper is more difficult to use |
| few pipes. Whether adding additional plumbing to a | | | | for beginners because it involves soldering. You will |
| home or replacing some of the existing pipes, there | | | | also want to become familiar with using flexible tubing. |
| are several things to consider. First before choosing | | | | Care is needed in order to make sure you avoid kinks |
| the kind of pipe you will be using for a project you will | | | | that can disrupt the flow of water. |
| need to know what type of pipe you already have in | | | | In today's homes plastic PVC or ABS pipes are used |
| your home and what kind of pipe you will be | | | | for drains. This is a much easier install then the older |
| connecting too. You don't necessarily have to use the | | | | drain systems that use cast-iron and it is |
| same kinds of pipes and you certainly can make | | | | recommended that if you do have cast iron pipes that |
| changes, but that will require special adapters that | | | | you replace them with plastic. |
| allow you to go from one kind of material to another. | | | | Other lines that will require piping are gas lines. While |
| The pipes that carry pressurized water to the fixtures | | | | copper can be used, it should be used for very long |
| in your home are called supply lines. In most modern | | | | lines because of the potential for clogging due to a |
| houses these are a combination of copper and plastic. | | | | chemical reaction. Instead use black steel pipes. |
| Older homes will usually have galvanized pipe and | | | | Making responsible choices for the pipes in your home |
| depending on how much pipe you need to replace you | | | | will save you time and money in the long run. Again it |
| may want to stick with that. It is important to check | | | | can't be stressed enough please check your local |
| your local building codes when choosing pipes. Some | | | | building codes before choosing what types of pipe and |
| locations will not allow plastic supply lines, meaning you | | | | piping systems you will use in your home. |