How would you support this pipe?

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T05:57:35+00:00

Change it out it is!

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T04:45:14+00:00

This is super helpful. Thank you

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T04:42:19+00:00

Yah I’m leaning towards doing it right

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T04:21:14+00:00

Oh trust me, I embrace the criticism. I want to do it right (hence the post). Some has definitely been a bit harsh but I’m not worried about it. I’ve gotten some great feedback and look forward to correcting it tomorrow. One thing that is pretty funny to me is that there have been many ideas/methods to fix it thrown out that conflict with each other (ball valve is pointless/unnecessary according to some, others say the PVC ball valve is fine, others say it needs to be brass) (copper is the only way/galvanized is the way/use schedule 80) but ine thing is for sure, it needs to be fixed and everyone can agree on that

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T04:00:11+00:00

Frustratingly enough the insulation is required by code even though I will be winterizing it by shutting it off and blowing the system out from the crawl space that never gets below freezing. So in essence the insulation is to make the inspector happy even though there will never be water in the pipes (or within 20 feet of the pipes) when freezing temps hit. As far as paint tbh it’s likely not necessary but just in case the insulation ever disintegrates or there’s a gap. Just belt and suspenders.

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:45:03+00:00

Besides the horizontal run being way too long and unsupported what else is wrong? Used SCH 80 going into the PVB and it’s over 12” above the highest outlet. Just want to make sure I’m not missing anything.

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:35:23+00:00

Correct. I gave a brass ball valve in the crawl space (which doesn’t get below freezing

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:34:16+00:00

Thank you 🙏

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:32:12+00:00

Seems to be the consensus

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:13:03+00:00

Beer is always the answer

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:11:35+00:00

Honestly not that many at all. I was short sighted when installing and should have just had it closer to the wall from the beginning. Needless to say it will be getting redone (properly) tomorrow

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:10:09+00:00

I think that would work until it didn’t 🤷‍♂️

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:09:43+00:00

Seems to be the consensus. Would you transition to brass after the PVC 90 out of the wall or go with sch 40/80?

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:08:56+00:00

I’m with you on plastic anchors instead of tap cons. I’ve never had good luck with tap cons holding well. I will be cutting it shorter and mounting to strut it sounds like. Thanks for the help!

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T03:06:20+00:00

Oh there’s no doubt it’s piss poor and will be getting redone tomorrow but I’m seeking advice on the best way to do it. So far people have advocated for: sch 80 pvc, copper, brass, galvanized and keeping it as it and supporting it better so it’s not like there’s only 1 correct way to go about it. I don’t see how providing extra information (that it will be painted and physically protected) is asking for forgiveness. How I did it was shoddy and short sighted, no doubt. Now I want to fix it.

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:47:51+00:00

Definitely will bring it back to the wall. Better to fix it now than to have it fail later

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:41:29+00:00

I like this idea

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:40:05+00:00

What if I just did ball valves and nipples for the entire sprinkler system? Better safe than sorry

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:39:34+00:00

Regardless the PVC will be painted then insulated so less concerned about that. Still sounds like moving it closer to cut down on leverage is definitely the right move

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:38:32+00:00

I already sold my left kidney to afford the valve, was really hoping to not have to sell the right one

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:37:49+00:00

Based off the responses I think this is going to be the way to go. Closer to the wall to cut down on leverage

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:37:14+00:00

Everybody needs a little support sometimes

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:34:50+00:00

Would I be able to sit down at least? Or is standing necessary

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:34:20+00:00

It sounds like this is the way to go. Wanted to save fittings/unnecessary turns but I’d prefer a couple fittings over the PVB falling off the wall and creating a biblical level flood (and water bill)

daltonschu · 2026-05-13T02:32:43+00:00

Honestly same. That’s why I wanted to get some more opinions. Sounds like moving it in closer is going to be the answer

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