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    Cure Time For CPVC "Glue?"

    Thanks for the link. According to them, it will take between 10-30 mins for cure time, depending on ambient temp. I'll go the extra and wait a couple of hours. It does mention "increased cure time for hot water." As to glue vs cement .. yeah .. I actually meant cement but was suffering from...
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    Cure Time For CPVC "Glue?"

    I'm using the Flowguard Gold CPVC glue. I thought maybe a couple of hours, but perhaps I could get by with an hour if I'm running out of time. The reason I'm asking is that I read somewhere recently (can't find it now) someone complaining that he preferred copper over CPVC because he could...
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    Cure Time For CPVC "Glue?"

    I have to add a section of pipe to both my hot and cold lines on Friday for a bathroom remodel. I was wondering what the consensus of all of you experts is as to how long after I glue the new CPVC pipe to the old before I pressure the system back up. Also, would it be any longer for hot than...
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    WMF virus vulnerability

    This is amazing to me! Someone finds a MAJOR security flaw that has existed in every Windows version since NT4, creates a patch which is intended to repair the problem until M$ decides to fix it themselves, and then they want to sue him! I understand all about IP and reverse engineering, but...
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    How Do I Run PEX Through Corner Studs?

    I will need to run at least 1" PEX through that corner since my main line comes through that wall. Any hope there? I was actually hoping 1-1/4" since I know that would be the same I.D. as 1" copper. I can't afford to have the water volume decrease throughout the house since water flow is...
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    How Do I Run PEX Through Corner Studs?

    This sounds like a winner, but can I make that tight of a turn with PEX? It seems that I'll have enough wiggle room with 2" holes so that it will be more like an 80- or 85-degree turn. Also, 2" holes would still maintain the structural integrity of the wall wouldn't it? I should add that...
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    How Do I Run PEX Through Corner Studs?

    I am cutting small access holes at each stud. For the master bath, I have the luxury of cutting on the garage wall. What I can't figure out though is when I get to that corner I need to make a 90-degree turn INSIDE the stud(s). I know PEX is flexible, but it can't make a 90-degree turn (it...
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    How Do I Run PEX Through Corner Studs?

    Yes. It is an outside corner wall that is sheetrocked and painted (the house is 15 years old) and I would guess the corner is 3 to 5 studs total.
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    How Do I Run PEX Through Corner Studs?

    As my forum moniker implies, I am trying to "muddle through" a repipe of my home. I am pretty clear on what and how to do everything. I will be using a combination mostly of 1" and 3/4" PEX (some 3/8" of course at the fixtures) and all seems pretty straightforward. However, I am uncertain of how...
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