Galvanized pipe was used for water lines in homes prior to the introduction of PVC pipe in the late 1970s. You can purchase galvanized pipe at a hardward store in lengths up to 21 feet with the ends already threaded for you to join to another pipe. If you find that you need to cut the pipe to fit your project, the hardware store can make the threads on the cut ends for you, but be careful not to cut yourself on the new sharp threads. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Clean with a wire brush any dirt or debris off the pipe threads of the galvanized pipes being joined.
2. Spread a layer of joint compound around the pipe threads that you are joining, using the brush included with the compound.
3. Place a layer of joint compound inside the threads of the galvanized pipe coupler with the brush and thread the first pipe into the pipe coupler until you feel resistance.
4. Fasten a pipe wrench around the first length of pipe about 3 inches from the coupler, turning the screws on the wrench to tighten it around the pipe. Fasten another pipe wrench around the pipe coupler the same way.
5. Turn the wrench on the coupler, holding the wrench on the pipe length secure until the coupler is tight on the pipe.
6. Thread the second pipe length into the opposite end of the pipe coupler and place a pipe wrench on the pipe length, turning it until the pipe is threaded all the way into the coupler.
7. Allow the joint compound to dry for about 30 minutes and run water through the pipes to verify there are no leaks at the joint.
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