Replacement of water pipes in the apartment : Procedure

choice of material water pipes

When replacing the water pipes there is a problem the first choice of pipe.To date, construction markets offer a huge selection of pipes of different materials.Fairly well recognized water pipes made of copper.And it's hard not to agree, because the copper pipes have a number of advantages:

• practically unlimited service life;
• Any fault (leak or fistula) is easy to remove the usual welding;
• High temperature resistance allows operation even at 250 degrees.

Metal pipes are more economical option, however, is significantly inferior in quality.However, if you decide to choose them as a replacement for outdated design, buy galvanized or stainless steel.Recent superior technical characteristics even copper products.However, the complexity of transportation and installation significantly reduces the value of these pipes.

most common are plastic pipes, which are gradually replacing and replacing an other materials.And its popularity they have received through such qualities:

• Reasonable price;
• Resistance to corrosion;
• little weight;
• not enter into chemical reactions with liquids;
• Quick installation (via connecting fittings, soldering or adhesive);
• durability (service life up to 60-70 years).

How to change the pipe in the apartment

Before you start laying a new pipeline in the apartment, do the following:

• Draw for future wiring circuitry indicating the exact location of the lines;
• Prepare all the materials and tools you need to work;
• Remove the part of the pipeline, which will vary.

What is the drawing of the future pipeline?Then, so you can calculate the required detailed footage of pipes and fittings, the number of them.In addition, you can define for themselves the direction and layout of water lines and adjust them to your liking.

Everyone knows that the replacement of old pipes starts with dismantling, which is carried out as follows:

• sure to shut off the hot and cold water.This can be done in the basement with a central vent or in his apartment;
• Disconnect all sources of water consumption: sinks, taps, showers, etc.;
• With grinders, cut the old pipe.

laying a new pipeline

Pike interconnected pipes made of copper.To do this, you must clean and degrease the place of the pipe joint.Then burner heat it to the desired temperature and overwrapped wire solder connecting seam.

Metal pipes are attached to each other by means of electric welding machine or gas welding (without fittings).

Plastic pipes are threaded fittings, or using a special soldering iron with tips.Enough to warm the pipe soldering iron to the melting point and drive each other.

cost of replacing the pipes in the apartment

cost of a new water supply system depends primarily on the price of pipe and other materials.They are not cheap now, and the services of qualified welders and plumbers.By doing the work yourself and from inexpensive materials, you can save considerably.