Pipe draing question ?
When we go to Florida I always drain my entire house with no problems. I have four low point drains. My problem right now three weeks before we go is trying to get the water out of a section of pi...
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On the shut off valve there should be a small "Cap" on the side of the valve, that is what it is for. You remove the cap and simply tape it to the pipe, you may (Depending on which way the line slopes) need a cup or bucket under the valve to catch drips.
Option 2 is a device called a Saddle T,, You get one (These are used for things like adding an ice maker) drill a hole (The instructions with the "T" say what size) in the pipe "Downstream" of the valve, install the saddle and saddle T. Then open the T valve to let air in and close it when you restore pressure.
http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infxtra/infsad.html
Click the link for more info on Saddle T's.. Including install instructions and a photo of one.
Option 2 is a device called a Saddle T,, You get one (These are used for things like adding an ice maker) drill a hole (The instructions with the "T" say what size) in the pipe "Downstream" of the valve, install the saddle and saddle T. Then open the T valve to let air in and close it when you restore pressure.
http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/infxtra/infsad.html
Click the link for more info on Saddle T's.. Including install instructions and a photo of one.
