While natural gas and electricity power most furnaces today, many pre-1970s homes had fuel-oil powered furnaces and with that came an underground fuel oil tank. Evidence of this reveals itself in that pair of galvanized steel pipes sticking out of the ground within a couple feet of each other.

What are the white pipes in my front yard?

The good news is that pipe is nothing more than a clean-out for the homes sewer system. Many plumbers have a snake with lights and a camera on the end so they can find clogs or breaks in the sewer lines.

What are the curved pipes sticking out of the ground?

The “candy cane” sewer pipe’s job is to prevent the vacuum system from drawing water from plumbing traps that block sewer gas from entering the home when sewage is vacuumed from the underground sumps. The pipes allow the system to draw air instead.

What is white PVC pipe used for?

It’s the white plastic pipe commonly used for plumbing and drainage. PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride, and it’s become a common replacement for metal piping. PVC’s strength, durability, easy installation, and low cost have made it one of the most widely used plastics in the world.

How can I hide my sewer drain in my yard?

One good option is to place something decorative in front of the exposed drain pipe. These items can range from decorative garden and lawn statues, a bird bath, planter, garden trellis or other common yard object. This is best for those drain pipes that are seen mostly from one direction only.

What is the PVC pipe sticking out of my house?

Some homes contain drain access pipes, which can be of PVC, and are intended for use if a clog forms in your main drain. They tie into the drain that leads out to the street sewer towards the end of the home sewer line. Check your basement or crawl space to see where the pipe ties in and cap it if necessary.

How do you cut PVC pipe in the ground?

Dig a hole around the pipe large enough to slip a piece of thin nylon string under the pipe. Attach each end of the string to a wooden handle. Holding a handle in each hand, pull the string tight and use a back and forth sawing motion to cut through the pipe.

What are the pipes on the side of my house?

The two most common drain pipes that most people have on the side of their house are: Air conditioner condensate lines (AC drain line). Water heater pressure relief valve lines (PRV drain line).

What is the green PVC pipe?

The green sewer drain pipe is used for the final underground run from a house to the municipal sewer or septic tank. It is manufactured to be compliant with 鈥淎STM D 3034鈥 standard and is often referred to as 鈥3034鈥 pipe. It is PVC, but a lighter weight than white Schedule 40 DWV (Drain-Waste-Vent) pipe.

Can galvanized pipe be used underground?

Galvanized pipe is generally not recommended for underground applications. In addition to the corrosion issues, you also have a potential problem with the threaded joints. Underground potable water piping generally uses flexible joints that compensate for for soil movements.

Can I pour boiling water down PVC pipes?

Do NOT pour boiling water down your sink or toilet.

This can melt PVC piping and pipe seals, causing serious damage. However, this likely won’t accomplish much with more severe clogs, as all the fizzing reaction does is shift around whatever is clogging the pipe.

Can you glue white PVC to GREY PVC?

White (water) PVC is pressure rated and gray (Electrical) PVC is not. White PVC is softer than Gray so it bends easier. Gray uses the single step clear PVC cement won’t leave blue or read stains as many times it’s in the open and can be seen. (Note you can use the clear cement on white for non pressure uses.)

Which pipes are used for underground drainage?

Different types of pipes are used for underground drains construction.

Concrete Drainage Pipes. Asbestos Cement Drainage Pipes. Iron Drainage Pipes. Clay Drainage Pipes.

What is a pipe puller?

Pipe Pullers are mechanical units that are used to apply the necessary mechanical forces required to safely and cleanly 鈥渏oin鈥 large diameter concrete and culvert pipe in the trenches to hopefully eliminate joint and bell damage.

How do you remove a well water pipe?

Shut off the power to the pump and drain the pressure tank. Disconnect the pipe from the pump. Use the rope to tie a running hitch around the end of the pipe. Pull straight up on the pipe. Shut the power to the pump off and drain the pressure tank.Disconnect the pipe from the pressure tank or pump.

How do you remove concrete from steel pipe?

The simple and easy steps are as follows:-
Apply concrete dissolver chemical onto dried sticky concrete, mortar, grout or stucco smears.Let foaming action work. After that gently wipe off the grayish paste with some cloth or stiff rubber brush.