1. PVC and CPVC are two different materials entirely. Find out what you have and be sure.
2. CPVC is better for hot water. Something to keep in mind if you're ever working with your water lines. It does create a little extra thinking, but running CPVC for hot water and PVC for cold water is how the professionals do it.
3. PVC measures diameter from the inside of the pipe and CPVC measures from the outside of the pipe. This tripped me up a bit before I got the tip. Because 1/2" PVC pipes look like 3/4" pipes, but it's because the 1/2" measurement is taken from the actual opening of the pipe.
4. These cutters exist, they work on both PVC and CPVC, get them.
5. Not only do you. have to select between PVC and CPVC, but when you get into all of the PVC you'll notice there seem to be two of everything. They are not the exact same thing. On the packaging you'll see it's either DWV or schedule 40. DWV pipe can only be used for Drains, Waste or Vents. Not for pressurized water lines, that is what schedule 40 is for.
6. Now, not only do you have to be clear on what kind of pipe you are using, you have to use the right glue for that kind of pipe. The glue labels are very clear what they will look for, but if you don't know to look you might just grab the wrong one.
7. Always use a primer before gluing, inspectors may actually look for the purple color of the primer during an inspection so don't skip this step, even though it seems weird to have to prime plastic.
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