Plumbing Pipe and Fittings, DWV

Learn how to identify and recognize DWV Plumbing pipe and fittings. Full review on everything you need to know to recognize commonly used plumbing parts in the drain, waste, and vent system.

[@christined.3728]

I'm a new project manager for a major plumbing/repipe company and this is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks for the valuable info!

[@sauldesiderio538]

This guy is really good. I got impressed by his vast knowledge. Thanks for take of your time and sharing your knowledge with us.

[@EscobarReuben]

Great education. I'll be building a house myself for the first time ever on 30 acres I just purchased and having this resource is definitely invaluable. Thank you so much!

[@johnbangyin9068]

I will like work with you

[@TheGuinever]

Updates? How did the build go? Any supply chain issues?

[@evergreen4034]

Update?

[@PlumbingGod]

Thanks for this video! I have my first day as an apprentice tomorrow working on commercial renovations, won't be dealing with pvc but seeing the fittings and having them explained helps a lot!

[@roberte.6892]

Thank you for taking the time to do this. Even as an overview, it definitely helps!

[@liliu7228]

this video is so amazing , and explained many concepts clearly. love this one!

[@neckofthewoods24]

good job. just getting started on learning for my house, this really helps.

[@martinmercerjr8615]

You said not to used the double Y with 2” Y s to lay down. Right now the plumbing in my son house, they used cast iron double Y with 2” Y s , the lay them down coming from the bathtub and kitchen sink and goes to the stack. So what fittings do I use

[@belindalee4626]

Very interesting video calm voice, good tone, organized and informative. Is it possible to install pvc pipe backwards (drainage running away from sewer line). Why would there be orange primer used at ends of fitting. I have issue of washer machine draining into bathtub which no one can fit. The company "Just Plumbing" replaced old piping with pvc. Problem still continue so called a different plumbing company who claim pvc was installed backwards and wrong primer was used. So I went into crawl space and saw job for myself. So now with your video I'll be able to identify what was used but how are you able to tell which way is the flow going. Of course the first company will not honor this issue. So $ is on me.

[@emancipate71]

Thanks for the great explanation of all the different fittings!

[@workingtothebone256]

No bushings. Great video! Thanks!

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

oops... guess I left them out

[@trevino37]

Great educational plumbing videos for newbies like me....

[@briantaylor2725]

Working at Lowes. Good training video.

[@SaxforSale]

Fantastic explanations/lesson!

[@danielcristancho3524]

Thanks . This was very helpful.

[@Theefishinthesea]

!!! Such a great information 🎉 Thank you

[@michaellewin2944]

Thank you for the information ℹ️

[@jeffreyhavis3833]

Wow that was awesome! Thank you!

[@PBS-nm1uu]

great presentation, thanks

[@kent6619]

Thanks so much!

[@normabrambila437]

When stubbing out for a sink 1-1/2" pipe use a long sweep or 90 elbow to connect p- trap?

[@knicks3]

Very helpful. Thank you for the video.

[@partof2559]

Very informative

[@dannystiasny3891]

great job , thanks

[@geetapandey749]

very informative

[@JG-ss8ik]

would you use a 4 in. PVC DWV Repair Coupling (slip coupling) to connect new plumbing into an existing underground horizontal 4inch pvc drain pipe that has no movement?

[@wedernevil2636]

Good video

[@d1nonlysnshn]

Great! This was so helpful. While I am familiar with a lot already, you gave that extra detail on how to id the size, differences in elbow, and the markings on the pipe. I will see what else you have bcs you were not patronizing and made it easy to listen and understand.

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

Thank you... I try to keep it simple and I'm not trying to sell you any thing..

[@armanhemat1479]

almost 9 o'clock: 20:59

[@sunnymodi9393]

Thank you.

[@steed262]

Thank you great production

[@stevefoley9448]

Very good video, thank you.

[@memos408]

Thanks, lots of value

[@michaelt1349]

Does a 1.5" STRAIGHT Street fitting exist? ie) It has only one hub but it extends out STRAIGHT (no 45 degree or 90 degree bend, etc) THANKS!

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

I don't think so. I have never seen one

[@mohammadsaleem2125]

Thanks sir

[@alforliniteaching5670]

Good show . Thank you. Al.

[@TheBoy1000]

Thaanks

[@josealvesalves4004]

Eu sou Brasileiro e quero aprender poque trabalho com ajudante de plumber e muinto dificil essas conequeçies em English

[@smallnuts2]

Is there away to attach a bigger pipe to a smaller pipe?

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

Yes. A reducer coupling . but you don't want to go down in size on drain lines , only up in size.

[@smallnuts2]

@@PlumbingSolutionsLLC I'm hooking up a drain pipe. Because of elevation, I plan to use a reducer on a 4 inch flex drain to a 1 1/2 reducer. That will connect to a 1 1/2 pipe. I live in Phoenix. It barely rains but during summer, we get some monsoons and the water stays in my backyard for several days because the dirt is hard. So I planned to di this drain setup and reducer because of elevation and my brick wall that already has a pipe entrance for 1 1/2

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

go for it. it's just a storm drain, probably work like a retention pond.

[@amenyounes9760]

Great explanation. Thanks a lot.

[@ashmototherapy]

I'm tackling removing old metal and cast iron plumbing for two sinks and two toilets. Plumbing seems to be putting puzzle pieces together and using gravity to make it all work. Fun stuff. This video was exactly what I needed as a DIYer. Thanks so much!

[@phillipking6153]

Best educational drain video on the internet.

[@romantorrano2355]

Excellent information really super excellent thank you so much

[@littlerayofsunshine69]

Holy crap! I'm watching this on that first 3" pipe's birthday! Happy birthday, little tube.

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

Happy birthday! haha Little tube! Fun thanks.

[@owenso2655]

Very good info. I have a 3" sewage main runs around my basement wall and flow outside. I plan to install a water softener in my basement and connect the softener drain hose to it. Can I use a 3"x3"x2" Y Tee (horizontal) with a 2" P trap, then connect to a 36" standpipe? You mentioned in the video the Y Tee only use in vertical. Thanks.

[@JustJanitor]

Thank you for this video. I have a class that starts in a couple weeks. I hope I can succeed in the plumbing industry.

[@smirkinatu5512]

Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.

[@WillConley]

Perfect instructional video, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@bullmoosepiper7732]

Thank you for taking the time to produce such an informative, helpful, and well-presented educational on DWV & fittings. This really is incredible. You have done a fantastic job. I am disappointed that I am the first commenter on here.

[@michaelwalling8281]

Thanks so much Bryan for a video so packed with info. My supplier is going to think I'm a plumber now instead of some old guy DIYer.

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

Glad to help

[@abnerdoubleday6145]

Nice over view of all the different fitting types. Good discussion on how a Sanitary T can only be used on a Vertical drop. Thanks.

[@jeadoretu]

This was awesome! In my plumbing foundation course this week we have a fittings quiz and the point is to be able to identify them as they would be ordered. It's certainly a lot to wrap my head around... for this kind of piping when you order you would start with the sizes, then state the material, the thread or connection type, then fitting shape, right? For instance a 3" pvc cell core 90 degree ell? So useful to hear what order the size difference goes in. Bottom, top, side! Thanks :)

[@ivancitodj79]

I definitely thank you for this very information. It helps me a lot !!!

[@tonym6920]

Excellent presentation sir! I’m just a homeowner and I must say I got a ton of good info here. Thanks! subscribed

[@ArtHeartAlex]

Thanks to this video I finally understand these 😅 just reading the NCCER and UPC wasn't helpful for my brain

[@duvalsextreme7407]

Great video man! I’m About to get back into plumbing and definitely needed to be refreshed on the drain fittings!

[@mikerocklin9282]

For a newbie diyer like me, this is one of the best informative videos I've ever seen. Thank you. Wish I would've seen this a year ago when it came out.

[@johnsee7269]

Things you need to know and nothing that you don't need... for a DIY guy. Excellente' 👌

[@davedelio8850]

Great explanation on the materials. You mentioned that a 3x2x2 Y couldn’t by laid flat so you switched to a 3x2 Y….why??

[@erictorbet8104]

Thank you, I love your whole series of videos. You didn't explicitly say it, but may I infer that the sanitary tees are for directing drainwater from horizontal to vertical, while the Wye+street combo is for directing it from vertical to horizontal?

[@javiergomezCharvel]

Thank you for sharing this information it will help me when I need to do a pvc job in my yard I never could figure out what those letters and numbers were until now! Thank you !😀

[@lockpickingvlad]

In WA double fixture tee should be used instead of the “cross” 😎 Nice video 👍🏻

[@romantorrano2355]

Is vey useful what you teach inn this video...I appreciate it I learn so much today about things that I always wanted to know...thank you

[@srinusrinivas7880]

Good metiriyal s Good Qualities

[@Preciouspink]

Amazed all questions answered.TY. Call this a plumbing project/ Jump Start Video.

[@pleskbruce]

Great video - very clear and well explained. It's especially helpful that you explain why and not just what.

[@julieeanderson945]

Love the video! One thing that I found in your video is it is very detailed with info and ultimate graphics. Thanks!!

[@surveywaters]

You really know your pipe, but you should have been a hand model :)

[@badger3184]

Good information. All the configurations for the DWV can get really confusing. This is helpful. On a side note: It appears that my local Home Depot no longer sells PVC pipes. My instructor had to purchase ABS pipes. I was told that they are trying to ban plastic pipes. Anyone hear anything similar.

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

Pvc was getting phased out as far food packing . because it's a "hard to recycle" plastic. But, I haven't heard anything about pipe. we still get a truck load of it every week here in SC. States and Countys have different rules. They may have outlawed it in your area.

[@EUCme]

Awesome video. I'm sure I will use the wrong terminology. I need a type of PVC schedule 40 reducing coupler. On the three inch side it will receive the 3" pipe (female). On the 2-inch side it needs to be the male because it will go into something that receives 2" PVC. Does this exist? Thank you.

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

we would call it a 3-inch slip by a 2-inch male. they make it but where can you find it I have no clue. you can get a three-inch coupling, a 3x2 bushing, a 2-inch male and make it.

[@channel34mil]

Awesome tutorial, great teaching skills. Thank you

[@strokerace4765]

Good video BUT when you said diameter you went around the CIRCUMFERENCE of the pipe. Might confuse someone

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

Yea I mess up sometimes .

[@santiagobenitez6818]

Awesome teacher. Makes learning easy

[@djones4522]

Awesome breakdown of information. Much appreciated!

[@fernandomota7321]

I watched your entire video... but it was the best one I watched out of many. I learned alot from you despite a year of field work. Thanks

[@paulinodelatorta8228]

very well replicating most people think that is how the water goes away but when it is covered it has to have the correct fittings otherwise they are in trouble

[@seanrichards]

I'm in a situation where I have a copper pipe stub out under a bathroom sink and I want to know what transition fitting I can use to go from copper to pvc. The copper coming from the wall has threads on it

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

SharkBite would be the easiest or a female pvc fitting of the right size.

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[@paulaavery1518]

Verygood.

[@jelafarias6744]

Awesome I learned a lot perfectly done, thank you

[@JB-ez2xv]

Can you make holes for a 3 inch toilet waste line in a 2x8 joist? How do you pass this pipe from a second floor to a basement through the 2x4 top plates of wall tops?

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

A 3 inch pipe will go in a 2x4 wall (you got to be dead on the money) but, not the hub on the fitting.

[@phyllissmith7003]

what kind of connections would you use when connecting another pipe into your main line that you can not move like a sewer pipe going into the tank

[@PlumbingSolutionsLLC]

we call them ferncos or a on hub band. they're rubber and flexible.

[@rickraub5448]

I bought a 90 vented to replace some pool pipe without knowing what “vented” was. I didn’t see any vents so I used it. It’s still drying. Will it leak when I turn on the pool pump to circulate the water?

[@michaelminauro4180]

Good stuff

[@DaveIngle1]

Great video, Thank You! The only question I have is because you commented on some of the fittings they can only be installed Vertically, not Horizontally. But, you didn't mention which ones could be installed Horizontally. I would appreciate a clarification as to which fittings can be used in which orientation. Thank you!

[@sanatandharma4435]

Really useful, thank you!

[@nickminglis2922]

This was great. Very helpful info. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@victormartiny6419]

Thanx !

[@briangasdorf2087]

This was great information!!! Thank you so much. You have a talent in teaching!

[@cecilssportscorner4544]

I am an apprentice and this video is very informative thank you

[@joewardpr]

Awesome video. Would be great to add KZbin's *video chapters* feature, allowing us to jump to specific parts of your video.

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This always nicely watching from Zambia

[@gerardl2395]

Great video. Been looking for this exact video thanks

[@UnGrumpy1]

Hi, in a ROW the city says 4" PVC to the SS Main. At my house I have 3" ABS for the lateral SD. What now lol? Great vid by the way.

[@joshcowart2446]

Calling a regular 90, a short sweep or 1/4 bend is carried over from cast iron. There’s 3 90s in cast iron. There’s a 1/4 bend which is a regular 90. Then there’s a short sweep which is equivalent to the pvc sweep. They’re sort of the equivalent of two 45s together. Then there’s a long sweep which is an even more gradual bend. I don’t think I ever seen one in real life. I guess the equivalent would be like 4 22s together.

[@aaronperry9255]

Thank you for the video I've worked instructions for 20 Don't know nothing about Just what I see You made it Crystal clear explained everything Again I thank you

[@ammarmohamed9572]

Thank you for the video. Very clear.

[@atillatekin7030]

Instantly subbed. Super informative.

[@robertsamagalsky1617]

Excellent video and well presented!

[@ErnestAnini]

I think I know half of the items but I need more ideas, This Video will help me, Ahm pls can you set questions too for us.

[@ArtistCreek]

Thos video is priceless!!! I never know what things are called. This was a huge help! Thank you!!