Easy C/O intall make me pay, damn!! - Page 2 - Plumbing Zone

house plumber · 07-09-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smellslike$tome

Please tell me that my eyes are playing tricks on me and that is not a 3" c.o. tied into 4" pipe.

Looks like 4" abs tied to 4" clay to me.

Ron · 07-09-2009, 12:14 AM

We use ABS here all the time, so it is not true what you have heard.

Protech · 07-09-2009, 12:14 AM

If installed correctly and in the operating conditions it's designed for abs will last just as long as pvc.

TheMaster · 07-09-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Protech

If installed correctly and in the operating conditions it's designed for abs will last just as long as pvc.

Everytime i come across it the joints are falling apart and its always under a mobile home. Boy what fun....Trailers with crap under them.

rocksteady · 07-09-2009, 12:20 AM

there was a time when the abs would crack just at the glue joints. i find that pipe in houses that are about 25 years old. it's some wierd reaction to the glue i think, mostly cracks just under the santee on kitchen and lav. drains. i haven't seen any problems with "modern" abs.

paul

house plumber · 07-09-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMaster

Everytime i come across it the joints are falling apart and its always under a mobile home. Boy what fun....Trailers with crap under them.

Yeah that's what i'm talking about. I saw it on the news years ago and I believe they were talking about houses in Cal. Something in the glue breaks down the pipe,(just like everything else) and all these houses had huge piles of waste in the basements or crawl spaces. Then I believe they were talking about a big lawsuit like with the poly fittings. Plus I've heard it from different plumbers

Plumber Jim · 07-09-2009, 12:23 AM

ABS is what is used here most of the time and it holds up real well. just don't lay it on your truck in the sun or you have bowed pipe. The only time i see that ABS pipe cracked is when the pipe has tension on it from the ground heaving.

house plumber · 07-09-2009, 12:26 AM

does the modern abs weld itself back together as youre cutting it with a sawzall or cable saw like the old stuff did?

rocksteady · 07-09-2009, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by house plumber

does the modern abs weld itself back together as youre cutting it with a sawzall or cable saw like the old stuff did?

yup! not so great on the chop saw.

paul

Plumber Jim · 07-09-2009, 12:37 AM

Yea, If you use a fine bladed saw on your sawzall it will melt, if using a sawzall its better to use a wood blade. I use pipe cutter unless i can't get it around the old stuff i need to cut.

07-09-2009, 12:14 AM	#12
Ron Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 8,635 My Photos	We use ABS here all the time, so it is not true what you have heard. __________________ Stephen Hawking: If the government is covering up knowledge of Aliens, they are doing a better job of it then they do at anything else.

07-09-2009, 12:14 AM	#13
Protech ٩(͡๏̯͡๏)۶ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 7,150 My Photos	If installed correctly and in the operating conditions it's designed for abs will last just as long as pvc. __________________ Plumber, Repiping, Replumbing, Leak Detection, Solar Water Heater, Drain Cleaner, Pipe Leak, Polk County Plumber, Lakeland Plumber, Winter Haven Plumber, Haines City Plumber, Bartow Plumber

07-09-2009, 12:20 AM	#15
rocksteady Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paso Robles, Ca. Posts: 2,509 My Photos	there was a time when the abs would crack just at the glue joints. i find that pipe in houses that are about 25 years old. it's some wierd reaction to the glue i think, mostly cracks just under the santee on kitchen and lav. drains. i haven't seen any problems with "modern" abs. paul __________________ Rocksteady Plumbing Serving San Luis Obispo County (805) 237-7625 (ROCK) http://rocksteadyplumbing.com/

07-09-2009, 12:23 AM	#17
Plumber Jim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,800 My Photos	ABS is what is used here most of the time and it holds up real well. just don't lay it on your truck in the sun or you have bowed pipe. The only time i see that ABS pipe cracked is when the pipe has tension on it from the ground heaving. __________________ Broomfield Plumber , Denver Plumber , Boulder Plumber , Lafayette Plumber

07-09-2009, 12:37 AM	#20
Plumber Jim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,800 My Photos	Yea, If you use a fine bladed saw on your sawzall it will melt, if using a sawzall its better to use a wood blade. I use pipe cutter unless i can't get it around the old stuff i need to cut. __________________ Broomfield Plumber , Denver Plumber , Boulder Plumber , Lafayette Plumber

07-09-2009, 12:26 AM	#18
house plumber HI Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Port Richey,Fl Posts: 3,077 My Photos	does the modern abs weld itself back together as youre cutting it with a sawzall or cable saw like the old stuff did?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How "Easy" Do you want the Profession of Plumbing to Become?	DUNBAR PLUMBING	Plumbing Code	70	01-29-2011 11:22 PM
Anyone want to make $250?	Marlin	Off Topic	5	12-11-2008 03:15 PM
Damn Mason	Tankless	General Plumbing Discussion	10	12-07-2008 06:23 AM
RIDGID: so easy a cave-plumber can do it!	service guy	Drain and Sewer Cleaning	8	12-05-2008 07:09 PM
"Seams Easy"	Scott K	Plumbing Material and Products	8	10-16-2008 11:26 PM