hey guys, i'm in a situation where i have to do all my system's plumbing my self
the problem is i haven't got any plumbing experience & would like to avoid any pitfalls
i have a short list that i picked up so far, please feel free to debate & add yours so we all can learn:
- where possible, try to avoid rigid piping at for e.g. connections to return pumps, although it looks very cool, it's difficult to disconnect the pump for servicing & disturbing the rigid piping system might cause another rigid connection to spring a leak?
- limit the use of 90 degree elbows, they restrict flow
- try to use the slip-in glue together plumbing components as opposed to the threaded componenets, they're easier to use & apparently the threaded components leak more over time?
cheers
ant
the problem is i haven't got any plumbing experience & would like to avoid any pitfalls
i have a short list that i picked up so far, please feel free to debate & add yours so we all can learn:
- where possible, try to avoid rigid piping at for e.g. connections to return pumps, although it looks very cool, it's difficult to disconnect the pump for servicing & disturbing the rigid piping system might cause another rigid connection to spring a leak?
- limit the use of 90 degree elbows, they restrict flow
- try to use the slip-in glue together plumbing components as opposed to the threaded componenets, they're easier to use & apparently the threaded components leak more over time?
cheers
ant