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  • Dec 11, 2010, 08:11 AM
    Oscare66
    'How do I install a T fitting in an existing PVC line?'
  • Dec 11, 2010, 08:43 AM
    ma0641
    Is this a supply or drain line? How big? Although the procedure may be the same, the fittings are different.
  • Dec 11, 2010, 08:57 AM
    Oscare66
    ma0641,
    This is a 1" PVC line for my house filter. I want to install a by pass before the prefilter so I can do maintenance to the filter and still have water in the house.
    if I just cut the PVC line to the proper length so I can insert a T, how can I glue the T / pipe and insert it at the same time? should I use a "fix fitting" kind of like a Dresser Joint to adapt the T?
  • Dec 11, 2010, 09:22 AM
    speedball1
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    should I use a "fix fitting" kind of like a Dresser Joint to adapt the T?

    If the jobs so tight the pipes can't be sprung enough to prime and glue both ends why not use a 1" PVC Dresser Tee. (see image) Good luck, Tom
  • Dec 11, 2010, 09:27 AM
    ma0641
    I just did the same thing for my whole house filter. I was getting too wet changing the filter. Turned off the water and drained the system, Solvent glued a "T"-ran into a PVC glue joint ball valve, into the filter, another ball valve out of the filter, another "T" and then connected the "t"s with a piece of PVC pipe and an elbow. PVC flexes anough so you can usually push them back far enough without taking all the piping down. Might get a pint of water in a bucket now. Make sure you use a cleaner on the fittings before gluing. Pipes must be dry.
  • Dec 11, 2010, 11:26 AM
    Oscare66
    Comment on speedball1's post
    Tom, thanks. Can't see the image. Can you resend or send a link?
    Thanks
  • Dec 11, 2010, 12:05 PM
    speedball1
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    Can't see the image. Can you resend or send a link?

    I can see it on my post. Here it is again. Let me know if it fails to upload and I'll link you up. Regards, Tom

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