For those who may recall, last fall I had a massive sewage spill (one I caused).
Few weeks back, I had 3 pipes burst during the cold snap. Of course, in the same area as the sewage. Needless to say, I got to spend more quality time wallowing the the sewagey mud.
But thats not the point of my post.
For a host of reasons, I used the SharkBite connection system. These are press on fittings, couplings, T's and such.
I am willing to go on record saying they are fantastic, but a bit expensive.
I was unable to solder new copper for a host of reasons, my lack of skill being one. Pipes being in the ground and covered in a muddy swampy mess another.
Working in a really dreadfully tight space, the sharkbite stuff "easily" allowed me replace a shot T and 6 couplings. They also let you bridge copper and plastic pipe.
If you find yourself in such a situation, they do offer some degree of hope.
Needless to say, I am really starting to wonder about the benefits of indoor plumbing. An outhouse and a bucket down at the river seem eaiser to me lately
Jim
Few weeks back, I had 3 pipes burst during the cold snap. Of course, in the same area as the sewage. Needless to say, I got to spend more quality time wallowing the the sewagey mud.
But thats not the point of my post.
For a host of reasons, I used the SharkBite connection system. These are press on fittings, couplings, T's and such.
I am willing to go on record saying they are fantastic, but a bit expensive.
I was unable to solder new copper for a host of reasons, my lack of skill being one. Pipes being in the ground and covered in a muddy swampy mess another.
Working in a really dreadfully tight space, the sharkbite stuff "easily" allowed me replace a shot T and 6 couplings. They also let you bridge copper and plastic pipe.
If you find yourself in such a situation, they do offer some degree of hope.
Needless to say, I am really starting to wonder about the benefits of indoor plumbing. An outhouse and a bucket down at the river seem eaiser to me lately
Jim