Underground water pipes distribute water across great distances, while keeping it fresh and uncontaminated. Installing underground water pipes is a straight forward project that, depending on the amount of water pipes, can be completed in a few hours. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Determine the amount and size of pipe you need. CPVC pipe comes in 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch and 2 inch diameters. The lengths are usually 10 feet long. Measure the distance you are spanning and divide it by 10 to determine how many sticks of CPVC you need.
2. Purchase all materials that you need for the job. The pipes must be connected by couplers that are available as straight couplers, which join pipe in a straight line; elbows, which make 90 and 45-degree turns; and Tee couplers, which allow 90-degree turns to both the left and right. Determine where your pipe turns, how many sections you will need and what types of couplers are required.
3. Dig a trench that is at least 6 inches deep and wide enough for the pipe. The depth means a world of difference if you live in a area that is prone to freezing. If the trench is shallow, the pipes will freeze and burst.
4. Lay your first section in the ground and add a coupler to the end. Clean the inside of the pipe and coupler first using CPVC cleaner. Spread CPVC primer on both the pipe and the coupler. Once the primer dries, apply glue to the pipe and coupler and join the two. Give the connections about 30 seconds to dry while you hold them in place. Add another piece of pipe into the other side of the coupler and continue until you have reached your final connection. If you need to cut a smaller piece to finish, use CPVC cutters.
5. Cover the pipe with the dirt that you removed in Step 3. Pack the dirt as you add it back to the trench. Pack the top portion and level it off to remove any extra dirt.
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