How much slope does a sink drain need? The ideal slope of any drain line is ¼ inch per foot of pipe. In other words, for every foot the pipe travels horizontally, it should be dropping ¼ inch vertically. Many drains either have too little slope or too much slope. That's right, it is possible to have too much slope in your drain lines. What's the minimum slope for a kitchen sink drain? This means the inlet must be vertical and the trap arm outlet must be horizontal but with a minimum slope toward the drain of 1/4 inch per...

What removes urine stains from toilet bowl? Pour about a cup of vinegar into the toilet bowl and swish it around with a toilet brush. Let it sit for about five minutes. Add about 1 cup of baking soda to the toilet bowl and follow it by adding another cup of vinegar. Allow about 10 minutes whilst the fizzing action does the cleaning. How do you get urine stains out of porcelain? Use a 3% hydrogen peroxide to remove stains from ceramic and porcelain. For gentle surface cleaning you can make a paste with one part peroxide and two parts...

What do I need to know about galvanized pipes? What are galvanized pipes? Galvanized pipes are steel pipes that have been dipped in a protective zinc coating to prevent corrosion and rust. Galvanized piping was commonly installed in homes built before 1960. When it was invented, galvanized pipe was an alternative to lead pipe for water supply lines. Why are galvanized steel pipes used in homes? Galvanized steel pipes were common in U.S. homes until copper became popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Although galvanized pipes are coated inside and out to prevent rust, they rust inside and will corrode...