How to Repair a Galvanized Water Or Irrigation Pipe With a Compression Coupling
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- I needed to repair a galvanized pipe with damaged threads on my irrigation system so I used a steel compression coupling, commonly known as a Dresser coupling after a popular brand. While the water supply lines and indoor plumbing are all copper, the irrigation system is PVC with galvanized above ground. Repairing the damaged threads would have meant a lot of digging to replace the pipe, so the Dresser coupling is definitely worth the price.
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Comes in handy as a temporary repair for a galvanized water service. Lost of leaks and customers can't afford to replace with a new water service.
that's a very nice solution for what would be a potential nightmare repair!
Sure beats digging a big hole and replacing landscaping to access the underground pvc!
Easy to use coupling 👍🏼
Just what I need.
It’s a handy fitting but for this repair I would have cut it out and then replaced it going down to the threads with painted PVC
In this case, the pipe was not subject to physical damage, so PVC wrapped in pipe wrap tape for UV protection (I prefer it to paint as it's less messy and more durable) could have been an option.
@@DragonBuilds oh right on I just said painted because most counties count that as code here, but the tape is better. I just have had horrible experiences with galvi
Can these be used for pipes under constant pressure or are they best suited for irrigation pipe which arent typically under a lot of pressure?
The coupling is rated to 150 psi
@@DragonBuilds thank you for fast reply! Cheers from Pasadena CA!
I just used this on a under ground pipe. The pipe is pretty messed up so it’s leaking. Is there something I can use to seal the leak or do I have to re-do the process?
If the pipe is in such rough shape you should probably just replace it.
Can you use it inside the house, or is pressure different?
You will have to check with your local codes. Both the compression and two bolt styles of coupling work on galvanized pipe, the two bolt style is more expensive but works if the pipes are misaligned. However, if your indoor galvanized water lines are failing a repipe is always the best option, if you start patching it you will be chasing leaks all day.
I’m starting to look into plumbing what tools would u recommend
It really depends on what you are planning on doing. Don't buy cheap tools, they are infuriating at best and dangerous at worst. For hand tools, I like RIDGID and Milwaukee. Milwaukee power tools are good too. If you are just starting out, I would recommend going to a local plumbing supply house as they will give you the best advice on what tools and materials you need for your project.
RiceFlavoredGum nice I’ll do that
U call yourself weak but you aren’t even holding a wrench right. If you hold it correctly u might get a better grip