Where Is The Main Water Line In A Mobile Home?
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CPVC pipe that has received an extra chlorination. It comes in a distinctive yellow color and can handle both hot and cold water. CPVC is more flexible with substantially thinner walls than PVC pipe and has the same outer diameter as copper pipe, which increases its range of uses. Most plumbing in manufactured homes uses plastic. Plastic pipes include polyvinyl chloride , chlorinated polyvinyl chloride , PEX pipe and PolyPipe®.
Common mobile home water line problems
They can deteriorate over time, theoretically, but I've never actually seen that happen. We've only had one of these systems, and the only fault it had was a series of “bellies”, where the flow was slightly uphill in places to it would not drain properly. You would never lose sleep over a cast iron system. On the other side of the wall is the laundry, so drain. Your comments are right in line with what I had planned. We have a 2019 champion mobile home a septic system with a lagoon.
What is the easiest way to find where the water supply was hooked to side B. I am assuming that once I find where the supply lines were connected, I can reverse them and then side B will operate normal including the toilet and shower. I’m doing a complete makeover in our master bath. Drain and supply lines were above the floor.
Water Heaters
I know I’ve answered this comment before but my commenting system in on the fritz so I’m answering it again, sorry. The vent on your roof only affects the waste lines, not the supply lines. You probably had a little section of pipe that was frozen and the snake just didn’t reach it. Good job keeping an eye on everything though – a lot of people wouldn’t even attempt to learn how things work. Galvanized pipes have been used in homes for years, typically to carry water in and out of the house. The galvanized coating prevents rusting and gives a dull gray appearance.
Drainage lines, through which waste and other undesirable substance are drained separate from the water. And, ventilation lines that help establish to correct air pressure for the water to drain. This could signify that separation has occurred.
CPVC Pipes
I don’t remember it going any farther than where the pipe entered the belly. I’m no plumber (and I’m no longer married to one) but I’m thinking you have a blockage in the line from the water heater to the faucet. Water heaters catch a LOT of settlement from the main water lines and it can build up in the lines . I would try to snake it out and make sure the connection at the water heater is clear. It sounds like you need to find where your lines tee off of the main water supply trunk under the house and reverse them. For the faucets, you can switch out the lines under the faucets.
Yes, the vent pipes are 100% dependent on the layout of the drainage/waste pipe under the home. I’m not a fan of making holes if it’s not 100% necessary, especially in the roof. If the original vent isn’t being used at all it’s probably a good idea to cap it off and seal it up completely so no leaking can occur. In this case I would probably just make sure I had easy access to a main shut off valve under the home .
Burst Pipes
Now my laundry drain is backing up again although the water does not seem to stay in the pipe. Was told to clean the p-trap, but I do not think that is the problem. You see, you can hear the water running, pushed out from the washing machine.
All drain-waste lines need venting to even work. Otherwise, the system would become air-locked. Supply lines are what the water travels through to reach each fixture.
Your belly wrap must cover everything so you’ll need to have it patched or replaced. Have the water lines insulated and put above the plastic, they should have known better than that in the first place. The heat from the vents helps keep your lines from freezing in the winter and the belly wrap traps the heat under the home as well as acts as a vapor barrier. To be honest, I wouldn’t invite this plumber back – they clearly do not understand mobile home construction and how it all works.
You should always do it before fixing any part of your water lines or plumbing. As we explained earlier, you should also shut off all the valves if no one will stay in the home for a long period of time, especially through winter. If it’s only individual faucets or taps that have low water pressure, the problem is more often than not the faucet’s aerator. They can be cleaned or replaced but could be clogging as a result of sediment buildup in which case you need to install a new filtration system. In most stick-built homes there are many throughout the house. Including the kitchen, mainline, and washing room.
In mobile homes, these aren’t always present which makes it harder to clear clogs. Due to strict building codes and regulations, stick-built homes plumbing hasn’t progressed as much as that of mobile homes. Mobile home manufacturers have more leeway to test new types of plumbing systems in their homes and stick with the best options.
I have had many clay tile sewer systems, and I was not worried about them when I went to sleep each night. The biggest weakness with clay tile is tree roots. Finally, you should make it a habit to check your sink aerator screens when you replace your furnace’s filter. Ooking for loose pipes, drips or pools of water, and foul odor under your home.
Another step would be to add plastic sheeting on the ground under the home too. There’s a lot to it but each thing adds another layer of protection against freezing and it will all work together for stress-free winters. Turn the gate valve or main valve off on the water heater so that the you don’t get sprayed with hot water.
We changed it out with the bathroom vent to test it but it does the same thing. Seems like it’s some kind of vacume problem. You will need to find the leak and replace the faulty part. The smaller pipes are your supply lines so I’d check the connection between the supply line and the faucet. Usually, it’s less trouble to just replace the entire faucet if it’s something from the faucet. You’ll need to find someone that can do this for you because leaks can damage a home quickly.
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