The Basics of Household Pipe Installation

Pipe Installation for Your Home

If a home's skeleton is the framework, its guts would be the plumbing: a network of pipes that supply fixtures with water and fuel and drain pipes that remove waste. Pipes are everywhere in a home: fuel lines that connect to the dryer, stove, water heater and furnace. Water lines also supply the sinks, toilet, shower, washing machine, water heater, dishwasher and refrigerator. Most of these fixtures also have drain lines that lead to the sewer main beneath the house. That’s a lot of pipes!

Once in a while, these pipes may need to be replaced. There are a few obvious reasons for pipe installation, and they're as important to know as how it’s done and the tools needed.

How To Know You Need Installation of New Pipes

The age of a home can be a good indicator of the state of its pipes. Newer build houses have high-quality pipes with state-of-the-art plumbing technologies, so they experience fewer plumbing problems. Older houses are more likely to need new pipe installation, because plumbing systems used to include materials that are susceptible to corrosion, such as cast iron and galvanized steel. There could also be years’ worth of buildup inside the pipes, leading to clogs and leaks.

Here are some signs that suggest one may need a new pipe installation:

• Frequent clogs: Frequently clogged or sluggish drains may be caused by buildup in the drain pipes, including even tree roots that have pierced the pipes.
• Leaks: Leaks may be caused by cracks in the pipes or loose fittings. Some pipes warp and become brittle as they age, and seals deteriorate over time.
• Low water pressure: Sputtering faucets or decreased water pressure could be the result of damaged or leaking water lines.
• Burst pipes: Obviously, a flood of water anywhere in a home or yard is never a good thing, and usually means the pipes have burst.
• Discolored water: Brownish water coming from the faucets could be caused by rust in the pipes.

Professional Pipe Installation Services

Quick plumbing repairs are fairly straightforward, and not intimidating to the average homeowner. But repiping can be overwhelming and should be best left to skilled plumbers like those at Paul the Plumber. 

Some of the pipe installation services professional plumbers provide are:

• Whole-home repiping: Upgrade to lightweight and durable copper or plastic pipes.
• Burst pipe repair: Replace broken pipes or fittings anywhere in the home.
• Sewer line installation: Repair or install new plastic sewer line underground.
• Gas line installation: Run gas line to connect appliances such as ovens, dryers, water heaters and grills.

Pipe Installation Tools

Professional plumbers have the know-how to correctly install new pipes, and they also have all the tools readily at hand for the installation process. Some recognizable pipe installation tools include: 

1. Tubing cutter
2. Hacksaw
3. Tape measure
4. Soldering Iron
5. Pipe wrench
6. Adjustable jaw tongue & groove pliers
7. Basin wrench
8. Metal file
9. Thread sealing tape
10. Gloves

Better Call Paul the Plumber

The team at Paul the Plumber has several decades of experience in the plumbing and HVAC industry. Their commitment to honest advice and quality workmanship have made them Derry, NH’s first choice for “service with a smile” since 2002.

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