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 ...

Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, is pleased to introduce its reformulated Oatey® Stain-Free Plumber’s Putty, now compatible with ABS plastic pipe – making it the ...

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 ...

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 ...

GLEN ELLYN, Ill., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant stride toward sustainable construction and product transparency in premise plumbing systems, the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association ...