Connecting Pvc To Threaded Galvanized Drain Pipe

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.

Connecting pvc to threaded galvanized drain pipe.

Apply pipe thread tape before screwing them together and then glue the pipes into the fittings using the proper cement. Steel and galvanized pipe that are not used in. 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. Arrange the fittings so the water flows past the threads on the male fitting not into them.

Abs to pvc threaded fittings. 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.