- 1). Measure the diameter of your pipes and purchase a transition coupling for the specific pipe size. Couplings are intended for joining pipes of the same size.
- 2). Turn off the flow of any water moving through the pipes and remove any present fittings.
- 3). Cut the pipes so that they have a one-eighth inch gap between them. Pipes can be cut using a hacksaw. After cutting, clean any burrs or shavings that may remain on the outside and inside of the pipe using a utility knife, then wipe the pipe clean of any debris from the cut using a cloth.
- 4). Place the metal clamp onto the pipe loose enough so that it can move over the installed rubber sleeve.
- 5). Examine the rubber sleeve that forms the coupling, it should be labeled on one end PVC and the other ABS. Position the sleeve so that it the proper end is installed to the proper pipe.
- 6). Push an end of the sleeve onto one of the pipes you're joining. Push the end on securely until the pipe end reaches the rubber lip inside the sleeve.
- 7). Roll back the sleeve onto the fitted pipe, then place the other pipe into position. Push the second pipe into the sleeve with the end of the pipe pressed to the rubber lip and roll the sleeve onto the second pipe.
- 8). Move the metal jacket until it covers the sleeve. Place a socket wrench over the jacket and close the wrench, clamping the jacket tightly over the rubber sleeve. Tighten the jacket securely into place using the screws on the clamp.
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