proper way to install copper pipe thru basement wall

bigbear1 · #1 Oct 10, 2008, 06:27 PM

I am putting a new water supply line in the older home we just purchased. There was a 3/4" galvanized pipe running from the city main to the water meter in the basement. I am replacing the galvanized pipe with 1" copper tubing. The galvanized pipe had rusted and holes in it where it went thru the basement wall. What should I put around the copper pipe to protect it? what is code?

KeepItSimpleStupid · Oct 10, 2008, 07:03 PM

Generally penetrations should be sleaved. Cut a piece of PVC pipe where the 1" pipe will pass through.

Use cement and caulk for the PVC. Try to rent a core drill.

Diameters you can figure out. Use schedule 40 tables for the PVC and 1" tubing tables for the "copper pipe" . It's really tubing.

If you need more help, holler.



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