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What size PVC pipe do you use for the main drain line out of your house to the street?

Most of the time it is 4 inch.


How do you replace a sink drain?

Depends on the mateiral you already have (PVC) Galvanized nippe and brass P trap or rough brass connectiong to the trap and then of course what size of drain basin, KS, Slop Sink


What are the two PVC pipes on a gas furnace?

Could be a drain for the inducer motor if it has one and it depends do you have a a/c coil on your furnace if so it could be a drain for it.


How do connect PVC to black pipe?

Abs to PVC glue sold at home depot Color it aqua blue/green plumbers key term. GUMBY GLUE Depends upon what you mean by "black pipe". If you mean ABS drain pipe, there is glue for that. If you mean steel "black pipe", i.e., non-galvanized, then you would need a threaded connection adapted to the PVC (either a female PVC connector on a male black pipe or a male PVC connector into a female black pipe fitting). The secondary question would be, "Why would anyone want do to that?"


Which is better and will last longer when replacing main sewer drain lines - cast iron pipes or 4 PVC pipes if the plumber gave you a 3-year warranty on the cast iron and a 1-year on the PVC?

I can't imagine the plumber only giving 1 year on the PVC. Cast iron is rough on the inside and those rought spots can snag paper, lint, etc, eventually leading to blockage. PVC should last much longer and be less susceptible to blockages from material getting caught on the inside wall of the pipes. Also, PVC doesn't rust, while cast iron will. All-in-all, I'd have to vote for the PVC (make sure that it is at least Schedule 40 PVC).

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Do you need schedule 40 4-inch PVC pipe to go from the foundation to an outside drywell that a washing machine empties into?

no 2" is enough if it's just the washing machine.


Can you joint a PVC trap to a metal drain pipe?

Yes, if they are the proper size to mate, or match up. yes


What size PVC pipe do you use for the main drain line out of your house to the street?

Most of the time it is 4 inch.


What could a dribbling noise be that you hear from the main floor ceiling after flushing the toilet or during the shower if there is no sign of water leakage under the toilet or shower?

If the toilet and shower are in an upper floor then there is a PVC drain for both that will drain to either the sewer or septic. If there is a vertical piece to this, as there is in my basement, then you actually get some dribbling and running sounds from the water 'falling' down that vertical PVC. I get this same noise from the washing machine on the main floor draining down to the basement.


You are working with a 3 inch PVC drain pipe and a 3 inch PVC flange and there is too much play as you insert the flange into the drain pipe?

Probably the wrong size flange. Is the flange a toilet collar? If so the pipe is probably 4 inch.


Can PVC be used as a drain underground?

Yes


Which type of pipe and insulation you should use for AC drain outside steel or PVC or cupper?

Use PVC for the drain line. It does not require insulation.


Can you attach PVC piping to a cast iron toilet drain?

Yes, but PVC creates problems


How do you replace a sink drain?

Depends on the mateiral you already have (PVC) Galvanized nippe and brass P trap or rough brass connectiong to the trap and then of course what size of drain basin, KS, Slop Sink


Where can you find a PVC pipe at home?

Basement, if any, will oft times have PVC piping used for drain lines in it, if codes allow PVC piping.


What effect does muriatic acid have on PVC drain pipe?

none


What is the Mixing ratio for safe use of muriatic acid in PVC drain pipes?

PVC pipe is not affected by acid. Why would you pour acid down your drain in the first place? It will not cure any problem you have.