Proper pipe cutting is critical to ensure that a watertight seal is created between pipes and fittings.
The following is the recommended procedure for pipe cutting:Prepare: Examine the pipe to ensure that it is not damaged with cracks, gouges, dirt and abrasion. If the pipe end is imperfect, cut it back to expose good material. Discard a damaged fitting. The pipe and fittings should be at the same temperature to ensure a proper joint between the two components.
Cut: The pipe must be cut square at the end using a PVC pipe cutter, hand or chop saw. Make sure that the end
Keys to Watertight Septic Piping: Cutting and Embedment
Jun 07, 2021
| by Sara Heger, Ph.D. |
















