Make an improvised guide by screwing together scraps of 2×4. Saw using a handsaw with a blade that’s 3 or 4 inches wide. Note: Square pipe ends fit snugly into the fittings, allowing plenty of contact ...

We need to turn to section 705.11.3 Plastic Pipe to Other Materials: That means that if ABS and PVC are connected together, some type of adapter or fitting needs to be used. That's it, that's all that ...

Joining a PVC pipe to a pipe fitting requires special primer and cement that melts the surface of the PVC before fusing the pieces together (like welding metal) to make an airtight bond. Here's a ...

Some pipes are in spots too tight to fit a saw or other tool for cutting. Mason’s line, a cheap, sturdy nylon string can get the job done, and quickly saw through other things like rope too. In this ...

Plastic Services and Products LLC said it is on track to becoming the largest producer of ABS pipe in North America with plans to invest $8 million to install 12 new extrusion lines at its two plants.

One of the big "secrets" in plumbing seems perfectly obvious once you finally realize it: The pipes don't fit together for a reason. This applies to a lot of plumbing fittings, and of course, it ...

Demand for plastic pipe, particularly in North America, is poised for solid growth in the near future, according to a new market report by German industry analyst Ceresana. The new, sixth-edition ...

PVC pipe is useful for a range of tasks, from plumbing and irrigation applications, to framing material for hockey nets or other crafts. Regardless of the project, you’re going to need to cut that ...