
best method to hang copper pipe to floor joists
Sep 24, 2011 · I need to hang some 3/4" copper pipe in crawl space for water feeds in a kitchen/laundry room remodel, perpendicular with some 2x6 floor joists. A plumber who …
copper water lines - Fine Homebuilding
Feb 19, 2006 · They are called pipe hangers. Stop at a supply house or big box and you get get the copper looking U shaped clips that you screw in or the plastic white ones. When you attach …
Easily Find Underground Water Lines Before Digging - Fine …
Jul 1, 1992 · Save time and effort locating underground pipes using copper pipes and coat hangers with this DIY solution.
Copper and Black Pipe - Fine Homebuilding
Nov 12, 2003 · OK, so the problem with dissimilar metals – copper joined to galvanized pipe, is understood. But what about copper joined directly to black pipe. For example, a residential …
Copper pipes in contact with EMT - Fine Homebuilding
Jul 29, 2004 · In several spots, the copper pipe is making firm contact with a steel electrical pipe. Is this likely to cause a dielectric reaction and a leak down the road? Is shoving a piece of …
Roughing-in Drain-Waste-Vent Pipes - Fine Homebuilding
Support pipes with rigid plastic pipe hangers, or plastic-pipe strap, as shown. Support stacks at the base and at midstory by strapping or clamping the pipe to a 2x block running between the …
HELP, ? Water supply pipe slope - Fine Homebuilding
Dec 19, 2005 · A plumbing supply house with have several types of pipe hangers and clamps. They are easy to install and if you can hang rock you can hang pipe too. Do not use dissimilar …
How to Hang Half-Round Gutters - Fine Homebuilding
Hang and join the sections It’s impossible to fasten the hangers when the gutter is in place, so all the hangers must be mounted on the fascia before setting the 10-ft. sections of half-round …
Running pipes through joists - Fine Homebuilding
Running pipes through joists Follow these guidelines for drilling and notching solid-lumber floor joists for plumbing pipes.
Flushing Out the Inside of Copper Pipes - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 25, 2005 · Get expert advice on flushing out the inside of copper pipes including whether or not a flush can help clear out any calcium, build-up, etc.