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**Bill** · 09-03-2010, 08:12 PM

I usually scribe a line on some of my PVC pipes so I can more easily align my fittings to each other. I thought today to contact Charlotte pipe company to suggest that they add this to their pipes. Wonder if they will?

TheMaster · 09-03-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill

I usually scribe a line on some of my PVC pipes so I can more easily align my fittings to each other. I thought today to contact Charlotte pipe company to suggest that they add this to their pipes. Wonder if they will?

Some fittings have tick marks at 45 degree and at 90 degrees all around the hub.

I use a sharpie.

You can mark them yourself too with a flexible measuring tape and a sharpie

LEAD INGOT · 09-03-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill

I usually scribe a line on some of my PVC pipes so I can more easily align my fittings to each other. I thought today to contact Charlotte pipe company to suggest that they add this to their pipes. Wonder if they will?

You know Bill, I was thinking that same thing the other day. I always line up the lettering, just thought a straight line would be better.

**Bill** · 09-03-2010, 10:17 PM

Thats my thinking. Just one line would make things so much easier.

**ILPlumber** · 09-03-2010, 11:21 PM

The lettering doesn't run perfectly straight. I doubt aa reference line would either.

On 20' of 2" schedule 40 the letters usually twist an inch at least.

Don The Plumber · 09-04-2010, 11:02 AM

I wish I could show the guy that worked for me, for 5yrs this thread. He always told me I had a massive case of OCD (obsessive cumpulsive disorder, for those sane people out there who don't know) because I always lined up the lettering. I'm glad to see I'm either not totally crazy, or I have good company. But it just looks so much better, even if it's getting buried or covered, I felt better about my work (OCD again).

I always install fume pipe, &/or B-vent for water heaters, or furnaces so the seam is out of sight too.

Takes no more time either.

TheMaster · 09-04-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Don The Plumber

I wish I could show the guy that worked for me, for 5yrs this thread. He always told me I had a massive case of OCD (obsessive cumpulsive disorder, for those sane people out there who don't know) because I always lined up the lettering. I'm glad to see I'm either not totally crazy, or I have good company. But it just looks so much better, even if it's getting buried or covered, I felt better about my work (OCD again).

I always install fume pipe, &/or B-vent for water heaters, or furnaces so the seam is out of sight too.

Takes no more time either.

The writing on pvc pipe when buried should be where you can read the writing on it of you dig it up for a repair or the inspector comes to inspect it.

Redwood · 09-04-2010, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

The writing on pvc pipe when buried should be where you can read the writing on it of you dig it up for a repair or the inspector comes to inspect it.

Thats funny right there...

I guess your inspectors are trying to make you think they know how to read...

ROCKSTARPLUMBER · 09-04-2010, 08:46 PM

Little thing i do, is line the lettering up on all my stacks, the direction the sweep/ 1/4 bend is going in the slab. Because that's just how the hell I do it.

Bayside500 · 09-04-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ROCKSTARPLUMBER

Little thing i do, is line the lettering up on all my stacks, the direction the sweep/ 1/4 bend is going in the slab. Because that's just how the hell I do it.

me too

09-03-2010, 08:12 PM	#1
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,867 My Photos	Reference line I usually scribe a line on some of my PVC pipes so I can more easily align my fittings to each other. I thought today to contact Charlotte pipe company to suggest that they add this to their pipes. Wonder if they will? __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

09-03-2010, 10:17 PM	#4
Bill Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: I have no idea! Posts: 5,867 My Photos	Thats my thinking. Just one line would make things so much easier. __________________ Virginia Plumbing Codes Virginia Department of Licensing Ones intellect can often be summed up by his own words Everything in the known universe is governed by "Cause and Effect", there is no getting around it. Think about what you do before you do it.

09-04-2010, 08:46 PM	#9
ROCKSTARPLUMBER I aint CPV see in it? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tallahassee Fl Posts: 4,647 My Photos	Little thing i do, is line the lettering up on all my stacks, the direction the sweep/ 1/4 bend is going in the slab. Because that's just how the hell I do it. __________________ My Name Is Rockstarplumber, and I Am Second. Tallahassee Plumber Tallahassee Water line repair Tallahassee Tankless Water Heater Plumber Killearn Lakes Service Repair

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09-03-2010, 11:21 PM	#5
ILPlumber Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: IL Posts: 5,311 My Photos	The lettering doesn't run perfectly straight. I doubt aa reference line would either. On 20' of 2" schedule 40 the letters usually twist an inch at least.

09-04-2010, 11:02 AM	#6
Don The Plumber Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 400 My Photos	I wish I could show the guy that worked for me, for 5yrs this thread. He always told me I had a massive case of OCD (obsessive cumpulsive disorder, for those sane people out there who don't know) because I always lined up the lettering. I'm glad to see I'm either not totally crazy, or I have good company. But it just looks so much better, even if it's getting buried or covered, I felt better about my work (OCD again). I always install fume pipe, &/or B-vent for water heaters, or furnaces so the seam is out of sight too. Takes no more time either.