How To EASILY Tap Into PVC Water Lines(Best Method Using A Small Hole)

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Learn how to easily tap into buried PVC city and well water lines, as well as sprinkler system PVC pipes to add additional heads using only a small 12" hole in the ground. Works perfectly with 1/2", 3/4", or 1" PVC pipe. Also use this method with a coupling to repair a cracked or broken buried PVC pipe. The method shown in this video can also be used with 1 1/4" - 1 1/2" PVC pipe, but with a higher level of difficulty. A fantastic money and time saving PVC tip for the DIYer! A plumbing tip that everyone should know. Enjoy the video.
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@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

To all those who falsely claim thermoforming weakens the PVC pipe: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rax9m9ur0t--iIk.html *My Other PVC Tip Videos Can Be Found here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLQ6IOhUBblU10Q846UXdxMnh8S_eul0UT Thank you

@robkocol5664 Жыл бұрын

Heat applied work fine with schedule 20, not so much with schedule 40.

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

@@robkocol5664 Works perfectly with sch40.

@scottcates Жыл бұрын

I was concerned about this. Thank you.

@johnmcook1 Жыл бұрын

1 in. CPVC-CTS All Slip Tee Fitting

@davvila2244 Жыл бұрын

@@robkocol5664 You mean 200.

@larryduwa9955 Жыл бұрын

File the stop out in the middle of the coupling so it will slid past the end of the pipe line the pipes glue and slide it back so it’s on both pipes easier than heating pipe

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

I guess you've seen my other video

@carlmccoy662 Жыл бұрын

Way better

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

@@carlmccoy662 I can assure you it's not an easy task using a file because there is roughly a one-inch space that needs to be reduced. My other video shows an alternate way of doing it.

@carlmccoy662 Жыл бұрын

@@electronicsNmore A flush trim router, would take care of the stop. A repair coupling would solve the problem too, but would need 2 cuts in the pipe

@peterorth2149 Жыл бұрын

Filing would be quite a job. The heating seems easier. But. Not a bad alternative. 👌

@canebro1 12 күн бұрын

I appreciate you getting straight to the point. But a much easier method is just to file out the stopper inside the T, then you can slide it fully onto one side, apply the primer and glue, then slide it over both sides. Very easy and no messing with a heat gun.

@bennierussom6408 26 күн бұрын

I also appreciate the straight to the point instructions.

@farmtalk491 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for getting right to the point instead of a long-winded introduction. I appreciate the information.

@Gman-qm6bv 9 ай бұрын

Good, straight to the point video without a bunch of obnoxious music, thank you!

@coloradomountainman8659 7 ай бұрын

Thanx for touching on the subject of obnoxious "music" that is so prevalent here on the Tube and which only serves to make said videos unwatchable.

@dontrump4697 7 ай бұрын

I've never thought of this. I've always used a slip coupling. Will nave to try this next time. Thanks for the tip!

@deansilverberg7784 27 күн бұрын

I was going crazy yesterday trying to fit in some new 1/2" PVC pipes into some old 3/4" pipes. I had the step down pipes but couldn't get the Ts. in. I have a heat gun so now I am off to the races. Thank you so much! Yay!!!!

@davidjones2570 Жыл бұрын

Good tip on filing stops, can also use a compression tee available at most hardware stores

@MicahFunk Жыл бұрын

The compression tee is what I use. Works best, especially if there is ANY water at all dripping through a pipe. If water dripping through a pipe you cannot get it to get very flexible because the evaporating water cools the area to quickly

@thatgreenguy3969 9 ай бұрын

Id say a safer way would be to File the stop out on the inside and use the T like a slip coupling. Heating pvc works but its easy to mess up or damage. Id do it with conduit but not a water line.

@Lou-eye Жыл бұрын

For years i had to deal with that pipe issue, this is first time iv'e seen it done that way, i'll definitely try your heat gun method next time! Thanks!👍

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@softaco3088 5 ай бұрын

A very important tip that people leave out is that PVC and CPVC connections to not bond together properly. It has to be a cpvc fitting for cpvc pipe or vice versa. If you don't do this then the pipe will blow out of one end of the fitting (Eventually).

@michaelbarlow6062 9 ай бұрын

👍👍 I’ve used a torch to bend pvc but never a heat gun. they make pvc expanding couplings there a little pricey but they work great especially on bigger water lines

@russellniebolt1493 Жыл бұрын

Wow, wish I saw this years ago, saved me a lot of digging and agnst over the years 😎. Good stuff, thanks!

@douglas9607 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Great tip. I wouldn't have thought of using heat. Thanks

@csalinas-sf6jg Жыл бұрын

Awesome! A pvc connection with a happy ending👍🏽 Great craftsmanship my friend!

@Trinder3 22 күн бұрын

I wish I had saw this video before New Years Eve this year when I had a water emergency and no stores were open. Would have saved me a lot of time and aggravatrip! 😂 Great tip!

@blueshirthandyman8460 Жыл бұрын

Hey bro I like that you get straight to the point. Good video.

@ProjectFarm Жыл бұрын

Huge time-saving tip! Thank you for yet another fantastic video!

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching

@jackofalltrades123 Жыл бұрын

Project farm in the house woop woop!!

@jackofalltrades123 Жыл бұрын

@djaa7 calm down dude 😂

@abevilla27 7 ай бұрын

Project farm what’s up man! We’re gonna test this dudes plumbing tricks or what?

@audrybella6405 7 ай бұрын

Great tip and video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Can you please provide the details on the heat gun you use. Thanks.

@johnnylirungan 9 ай бұрын

Excellent method !!! Wonderful.

@honeybadger4883 Жыл бұрын

This is a very helpful channel to any DIY type people.....thanks 👍

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@DB-dm2xm 12 күн бұрын

if you only like hack jobs. this is horrible

@Elishatheconduit 8 ай бұрын

This was so satisfying to watch.

@jack20150 7 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you for the tip!

@penguins9645 Жыл бұрын

Well done. Right to the point, clearly narrated and demonstrated.

@FeasterSolutions 7 ай бұрын

I've done this, and it works well. Good job..!

@douglashewitt5064 7 күн бұрын

Best trick i have seen in a year. Thank you.

@MidlandTexan 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I've always wondered how I would do that...

@Quality_Guru 7 ай бұрын

Great Tip - thanks for sharing.

@MattMuckleroy Жыл бұрын

Pure genius! You have saved me several hours of work, because all of the jobs I do like this. I have been digging back 5' or so, in order to curl the pipe back to stab it in. Never thought about heating it. Surprisingly a lot of people dont know about curling back the pipe to stab it and instead, purchase expensive slip collars.

@jamesb1184 7 ай бұрын

expensive slip couplings ? Your kidding right ?

@MattMuckleroy 7 ай бұрын

@@jamesb1184 10 or 15 dollars they cost vs 50 cents for a coupling.

@thighdude7 Жыл бұрын

Awesome content - you illustrate out of the box creative thinking!

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment!

@janeguerber9190 Жыл бұрын

Where were you 3 years ago!! Great tip!

@ellobo1326 9 ай бұрын

Great tip. Thanks

@claytonjames4779 Жыл бұрын

How did I not know this was a thing! Amazing info thank you

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@jasonfranich5601 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea much easier I've unfortunately used my strength to force it in place I'll give this idea ago next time I perform retic repairs thank you 👍

@GG-xs8vt Жыл бұрын

Wow, very well explained. 👍

@ramongary593 Жыл бұрын

I love videos like this, thank you sir

@blackhorse2947 Жыл бұрын

Another great learning demonstration………Thank you

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

@robertorosales5774 9 ай бұрын

I wish i new this years ago, would have saved me a lot of digging

@daveconner9520 7 ай бұрын

Great tip thanks dude!

@eliofernandez8448 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!!! you made our lives much easier with your magic trick!

@electronicsNmore 9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that!

@richarddebono7092 10 күн бұрын

You are a legend. Just saved me a tonne of time & effort. Thank you!

@fastway007 Жыл бұрын

I’m a plumber and never thought of that, nice.

@chachacheng9380 Жыл бұрын

Use compress union is much easier .

@DB-dm2xm 12 күн бұрын

dont do this hack job BS. get the proper fittings

@jim9337 9 ай бұрын

Very useful, thanks.

@johnfitbyfaithnet Ай бұрын

Great tip thank you so much for sharing this important information

@ctaylor7089 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for teaching people this. Sincerely, plumbers everywhere.

@DB-dm2xm 12 күн бұрын

no this is stupid. real plumbers dont do this hack shit on peoples homes. keep up the good DIY hack jobs you do

@lordofelectrons4513 Ай бұрын

Slick trick going to remember this one.

@prayrelaterepeat7922 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking time on video never heated a pipe before very interesting i always use repair coupling to make something like that work dresser coupling gd job looks good

@Quickened1 Жыл бұрын

Great video advice! To determine the exact amount to cut out, I suggest marking the fitting on the outside, where the bump stops inside the fitting correlate to the outside of the fitting, (I personally don't do this after decades of working with pvc, so I, and obviously you, can just eyeball it),. Then hold the fitting up against the pipe and transfer the marks to the pipe. Should be perfect. That's for those who've never done this! Edit: you can also use a propane torch, you just have to be conservative and much more careful not to overheat the pvc...

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Yes, that will make the job easier. Glad you liked the video!

@TimberTaipei Жыл бұрын

Dude. Thank you. I have been wondering exactly how to know how much pipe needs to go in vs how much you cut off. Your dry fitting then pencil line is so stupidly simple that I'm kicking myself for not thinking of it. I have been guessing and luckily been right in my yard.

@ScrewThisGlueThat Жыл бұрын

Over 30 years in construction…. I own a heat gun which I use mostly for heating pvc conduit instead of wasting money on bends… never once did I stop and think of this brilliant solution. Thanks, now my challenge is remembering it.

@bkind2182 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, thanks!

@ramchillarege1658 2 ай бұрын

Great demo. Thanks

@wyattsdad8561 9 ай бұрын

You just showed me how to create fire for the fist time. Wow great vid

@jeffthewhiff Жыл бұрын

I often wondered how that was done. Good job!👍

@maksimososkalo3238 6 ай бұрын

That is not how that is done. Not professionally at least.

@TheNagaguy Жыл бұрын

Magic, I love this, had problems so many times in connection with this.. thanks so much

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

You're welcome John

@TheNagaguy Жыл бұрын

I would also add that here in the Philippines I've never seen pipe cleaner or blue solvent, it's all clear.. I manage though 😊😊😊

@TheLarryBrown 7 ай бұрын

@@TheNagaguyI hate that purple mess. I always use clear primer. The reason for the purple is so that the plumbing inspector can know that primer was used. If you are DIY and there is no inspector, clear is good.

@marvincarias4072 Жыл бұрын

Wow. This is a great advice.

@amanpianoandjesus5268 7 ай бұрын

There’s a $7 bendable coupler at Lowe’s/Home Depot for this too, works great.

@judefuselier 7 ай бұрын

Yeah but it can't be used for pottable water.

@Michael-yw1ny 7 ай бұрын

Also, I don't think it's for constant pressure. Check documentation if trying the HD variety!

@williamkuhns2387 9 ай бұрын

Is there a standard formula measurment in inches for gap to cutout for the T-off piece?

@AvocatDude Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thanks. I would use a torch, but I think it would damage the pipe too much so I think the heat gun is the way to go. I always wondered what the most professional way to accomplish this would be so thanks for this video.

@_1ben 25 күн бұрын

why not glue the tee and use a dressor? the way he did it is the least expensive BUT over/under heat and you have a problem?

@joveesmallwood9693 23 күн бұрын

That was good, doesn't matter which do it before or after. Nice work.

@sapelesteve Жыл бұрын

Terrific how to video eNm! That heat trick was really cool! 👍👍

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@kennethreynolds8 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, I want to add a line to my back yard and was thinking how am I going to tap into the line to the house, now I know. 👍🏻

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-gz3ik7ix6z 9 ай бұрын

hopefully the pipe has enough wall thickness to resist the water pressure since heating and bending the pipe may thin the wall thickness which may stay thinned after cooling. May want to bend the pipe on the side where it would be easier to excavate in case of pipe failure.

@bob15479 6 ай бұрын

Yawn

@CKAMERICA Ай бұрын

A slip coupling works or just dig back a little further on both pipes. Then you can pull them up and slide together 👍💯🇺🇸

@additudeobx Жыл бұрын

Great Job. Thanks!!!

@YankeeLake 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant! Used your technique today. Can't believe how great it worked! ThankS for posting. A+

@sudhirpatil3434 Жыл бұрын

Very nice trick!!👍

@arlendavis 9 ай бұрын

Very good idea!

@glenchitty1515 Жыл бұрын

Bravo. Well done sir. Well done

@muskratondatra8294 7 ай бұрын

Cool trick, without any brains of my dad he couldnt figure out how to get a T in a pipe in the ground or a Coupling, Finally after trying and failing to glue right someone told us a Compression union was all we needed. Saved having to glue anything, especially when water kept seeping into the glue joint

@daniellongstaff3408 7 ай бұрын

Cool! Just before the heat gun was pulled out I was asking myself, "Well, this looks like normal, what is the trick?" Then the heat gun came out and I went, "oh year! I never thought of that!"

@user-ml5ht5gj8u 26 күн бұрын

I have not started this video just yet, but I'm gaining your brilliant idea involved 4x 90s or with 45 degree combos ?

@CC-gv6us 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant thank you!

@fangorn1000 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Thanks for sharing .

@robletto841 Жыл бұрын

Great idea 💡 👍 thanks

@MicJaguar Жыл бұрын

Good tip. Had to do 5 breaks in the house i moved into. This method surely would have made things easier but now i knownfor future breaks.

@tacobender7938 Жыл бұрын

Great video, whis I knew this last summer.

@user-rt7vl9ky3r 14 күн бұрын

I use a slip coupling in this situation. Are those even still available for PVC. Haven't plumbed in a while. Or did I make my own? Do remember using a router bit with a bearing to remove the stop inside, but I could have sworn they sold them without stops.

@seatime674 25 күн бұрын

Wow...i will definitely keep this in mind..

@jamaicataekwondofederation5013 7 ай бұрын

The manufacturers of PVC pipe recommends chamfering the pipe end or else the sharp edge will scrape away the softened material as well as the glue.

@georgetsetsakos6088 Ай бұрын

About 99% of plumbers always do that..

@jeromejackson8710 8 ай бұрын

Using a quick fix makes your job so much easier and faster

@harryl7946 Жыл бұрын

I gotta remember this one for sure!!

@functionalvanconversion4284 27 күн бұрын

Good idea! I thought I knew all the tricks. Especially helpful as union's are up 35% from a year ago.

@2299jsimon Жыл бұрын

Good demo... I could have used that a few years ago.

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching john!

@nftshiller8485 Жыл бұрын

THAT WAS GREAT never thought about that

@drwhoeric Жыл бұрын

Interesting idea I have never tried. I would also add if this ends up not working, you can always cut out the heated portion and add a slip to fit or slip joint instead.

@jimclark6256 9 ай бұрын

Why not use the slip joint tee to begin with?

@user-qx5rh7zx3l 9 ай бұрын

Yup you don't need a heat gun.@@jimclark6256

@JOHNABLANK 14 күн бұрын

Nice trick! Thanks!

@electronicsNmore 14 күн бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching

@johnlong7504 9 ай бұрын

Pretty slick!

@electronicsNmore 9 ай бұрын

Glad you liked the video. Be sure to watch today's PVC testing video. Thanks

@johnlong7504 9 ай бұрын

10 -4!

@PatrickInCayman Жыл бұрын

Thanks, great tip

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Pat! Thanks for watching

@stephencosentino553 Жыл бұрын

I've been using the 4 elbow method, I will try this next time.

@JamesLindsey-hw3pu 7 ай бұрын

Nice video I am a master plumber and just wanted to thank people like you for keeping me in business. When people try stupid stuff like this it makes a fast cheap job into one that cost 10 times as much to do.

@boomcity4942 7 ай бұрын

I am not a master plumber, but appreciate your comment. Following the instructions on this video could make for a bad day.

@m.v.d.4064 7 ай бұрын

Master Plummer doesn't equal Engineer cuh

@supermegadong7597 3 ай бұрын

@@m.v.d.4064bro that type of PVC isn’t meant to be heated like that

@petebusch9069 3 ай бұрын

Pro tip. ANY contractor bashing on other peoples work while talking themselves up has ZERO confidence in themselves and are compensating for lack of skill. JamesLindsey, you are exactly that and while you think your hiding behind the tital "master plumber" the rest of us can see right through that. When are you guys going to start acting like proffesionals and stop ramming that term down our throughts as though it holds some meaning?

@peterking7165 3 ай бұрын

You couldn’t do what he did and call yourself a plumber. That is what a handyman would do. That pipe has now been weakened and could crack and leak. As a plumber you have to do it right or you’ll just be driving around all the time doing callbacks.

@mkb3580 Жыл бұрын

Everyone tells of a better way…lol…wonderful job brother!!

@bobjimenez4464 Жыл бұрын

Great trick, Thanks!!! : )

@CarlosMendoza-le2xv Ай бұрын

Good information.thanks

@frederickkwek3772 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video 🎉

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video Frederick! Be sure to rate thumbs up and share. Thank you

@drakekoefoed1642 7 ай бұрын

there is also a fitting called a slip fix that telescopes. i used to use them instead of unions on valve manifolds. you can glue up the manifold with the valves not real close to the main line with the tees in it. then if you need to pull a valve, you cut the pvc, and put a male on the slip fix pipe, with the female end on the old pipe near the tee. the slip fix will extend several inches so it's pretty easy to do right. then it extends and rotates when you tighten the male into the valve the customer does not need to buy a row of unions, just a slip fix if and when. just make sure there is like 6" of pipe there so the slip fix will fit in. won't fit in the box? just make the box. you can make a big one out of one rail tie and that will never rot. or use junk wood for forms and pour a concrete one. ya doesn't hasta be joe cement finisher cause it is under ground. the lid is well, what have you got for a lid?

@RRaucina 9 ай бұрын

I bend schedule 80 PVC [Yellowmine] 6" by capping the ends and heating the section of bend with a weed torch. The increase in internal pressure means no wall collapse while bending. Perfect bends every time.

@david19226 Жыл бұрын

Old dog learns new trick, thank you.

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Dave! Be sure to share the video link with others. Thank you

@jessejjordi4689 Жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!!!

@Antzzz_Manzzz Ай бұрын

Awesome video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@WillProwse Жыл бұрын

Very cool

@joeymeraz Жыл бұрын

hey will!

@electronicsNmore Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video Will! Thanks for watching

@77.88. 9 ай бұрын

First assemble the pipe to the Tee next, put a level on top of the Tee and make sure it is plumb then mark the Tee and pipe so when you assemble both you can make sure the attachment will be straight.