Cover equipment to extend life?

[CarlD]

Typo: Changed 1) to read "Use only Schedule 40....." instead of "Use on Sch..."

PVC is incredibly easy to work and Schedule 40 is good for pressure lines (don't ever use fittings not marked Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 on any line that has water pressure. Non schedule fittings are only for drains where there's no pressure, like sink drains). It's not good for hot water lines either--there you have to use CPVC but I don't know where it's used in the US. We don't use it in NJ.

[JimK]

Typo: Changed 1) to read "Use only Schedule 40....." instead of "Use on Sch..."

PVC is incredibly easy to work and Schedule 40 is good for pressure lines (don't ever use fittings not marked Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 on any line that has water pressure. Non schedule fittings are only for drains where there's no pressure, like sink drains). It's not good for hot water lines either--there you have to use CPVC but I don't know where it's used in the US. We don't use it in NJ.

Thanks Carl.

It's this type of knowledge I lack that can get me into trouble. Should I decide to replumb I know who to ask for guidance.

[CarlD]

Thanks Carl.

It's this type of knowledge I lack that can get me into trouble. Should I decide to replumb I know who to ask for guidance.

Most of our team is equally knowledgeable about such stuff, but glad to help. Ben, the PoolDoc himself, is actually a licensed plumber so his knowledge of plumbing is far superior to mine.

[JimK]

Most of our team is equally knowledgeable about such stuff, but glad to help. Ben, the PoolDoc himself, is actually a licensed plumber so his knowledge of plumbing is far superior to mine.

That's good to know.

Any word on how Ben is doing? I read in an earlier post he's fighting Lyme's Disease. I wish him a speedy and full recovery.