Connecting Pvc To Threaded Galvanized Drain Pipe

Arrange the fittings so the water flows past the threads on the male fitting not into them.

Connecting pvc to threaded galvanized drain pipe.

Abs to pvc threaded fittings. When you feel that you can no longer turn the pipe by hand then switch to pipe wrench and turn the fitting 1 2 turns to secure the pvc fitting. Because the surface of old galvanized pipes can have irregularities from corrosion it s usually a good idea to spread a silicone based sealer on the pipe before sliding on the fitting. Plug the female threaded galvanized coupling onto the teflon wrapped pvc pipe and start to hand tighten by clockwise.

Pvc pipe is glued and the glue actually melts the two pieces of pipe causing a chemical weld. Steel and galvanized pipe that are not used in. Insert the pvc pipe into the other end tighten the clamp and you re done.