Where to cut pipe(s)??
#1
06-07-17, 04:35 PM
Where to cut pipe(s)??
Hi, I'm trying to move the drain for a new plastic shower tray. It only needs to move a couple inches but there is no obvious way (to me) to cut the pipe to make a clean connection. Do I need to cut both legs of the 3" pipe and use fernco couplings?
Or is there some method I'm missing?
Or is there some method I'm missing?
#2
06-07-17, 05:00 PM
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Yuck, looks like you have 2 45's and 2 90's all glued together, hate to say but depending on where you need to move you are going to have to remove the big tee and start new!
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06-07-17, 07:40 PM
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I agree with Marq1, cut out the tee. It will make your job easier.
Post back if you need any tips on installing the no-hub couplers, #1 is tighten the screws to 60 inch pounds.
Post back if you need any tips on installing the no-hub couplers, #1 is tighten the screws to 60 inch pounds.
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06-08-17, 07:09 AM
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60 inch pounds is screwdriver tight with a reasonable sized handle. Never used torque wrench for something like that but use tools every day.
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06-08-17, 07:10 AM
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I have a tee-handled preset torque wrench, but rarely use it.
I tighten with a ratcheting nut driver until tight and then tighten more with a 6" ratchet, using fingers only.
I tighten with a ratcheting nut driver until tight and then tighten more with a 6" ratchet, using fingers only.
