Prepare and Connect Drainage Pipes
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Installing Drainage Under The Patio!
What happens here
After excavating the trench to the desired depth and width (approximately 1 foot wide and 1 foot deep, with a geotextile fabric laid at the bottom), begin preparing the PVC pipe sections. Apply PVC primer (a purple liquid) to both the inside of the fitting and the outside of the pipe end to ensure a strong bond. Next, apply PVC cement to the primed surfaces. Quickly join the pipe sections, twisting slightly to distribute the cement evenly, and hold firmly for several seconds to allow the bond to set. Ensure all perforated pipe sections are laid with the holes facing upward to maximize water collection. The video shows workers priming and cementing pipe joints.
Goal: Assemble the perforated and solid PVC pipe network using primer and cement.
Tools and materials
- Perforated PVC Pipe — Forming the water collection lines
- PVC 90-degree Elbows — Creating bends in the pipe system
- PVC Cement — Bonding PVC pipes and fittings
- PVC Couplings — Joining straight sections of pipe
- PVC Primer — Cleaning and softening pipe surfaces for cementing
- PVC Y-Connectors — Merging multiple drainage lines
- Solid PVC Pipe — Forming the water discharge lines
- Work Gloves — Protecting hands from primer and cement
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