Tape Cap for a Rough-In
A first turn of tape wrapped sticky-side out, so a debris cover over an open pipe stub holds firmly and still peels off clean.
Pipes & Fittings
Joining and repairing supply lines: copper, PEX, and threaded fittings.
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Ice Maker Supply Line
Checking and replacing the water line feeding a refrigerator's ice maker, where a split in thin plastic tubing leaks unseen behind the appliance.
Teflon Tape Wrap Direction
Wrapping thread seal tape clockwise so a fitting's own tightening motion presses it into the threads instead of unwinding it.
Compression Fittings on Plastic Line
The three-part stack for adapting plastic tubing to metal — metal nut, plastic ferrule, and the support sleeve that keeps the tube from collapsing.
Angle Stop Valve Lifespan
Spotting corrosion on the shutoff valves under sinks and toilets, and replacing them before they fail.
Foil-Wrapped Buried Pipes
Wrapping plastic pipe in aluminum foil before a wall closes so pipe detectors can find it forever after.
Pipe Wrench Ground Vise
Locking a pipe against rotation in the field with two extra wrenches and your boot instead of a bench vise.
Right-Angle Boring Bit
A multipurpose drill bit that steers up to 90 degrees inside framing to channel paths for wire and supply lines.
Thread Seal Tape in Tight Spots
Pre-winding tape onto a slim rod to wrap threads where the spool has no room to orbit.
Extract Broken PVC Stubs
Getting a snapped-off PVC pipe end out of its fitting without cutting the joint apart.
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