Galvanized iron, heavy lead, and brass are used. Wooden pipes were once used and stood years of service. No service smaller than 11⁄4 should be used.

When the water service pipe passes through the foundation wall, the pipe should not be built in, but a small arch should be built over the pipe or a piece of XX cast-iron pipe can be used as a sleeve ([Fig. 44]).

Points to Remember.—

Sewer Installation

  1. First, select good sound pipe and fittings.
  2. Second, locate branch connection in street sewer.
  3. Third, lay out run of house sewer.
  4. Fourth, take out necessary permits from departments of sewer.
  5. Fifth, dig trench in the street, then into the house.
  6. Sixth, lay pipe and cement joints.
  7. Seventh, refill trench, tamping every foot.
  8. Eighth, cast-iron pipe for sewer is found under another heading.

Water Service

  1. First, take out necessary permits.
  2. Second, list material and deliver to job.
  3. Third, lay out and dig trench.
  4. Fourth, have main tapped.
  5. Fifth, lay pipe to curb and test.
  6. Sixth, fill in street trench.
  7. Seventh, lay pipe into building and test.
  8. Eighth, set curb box.
  9. Ninth, refill trench.
  10. Tenth, thoroughly consider any special conditions.
  11. Street Sewer.—Large pipe in streets to receive all soil and waste from buildings.
  12. House Sewer.—Conveys sewage from building to street sewer, extends from foundation wall to sewer.
  13. Street Main.—Water pipe running parallel with the street, belonging to the water company.
  14. Service Pipe.—Runs from the street main into the building.
  15. Corporation Cock.—Brass stop tapped into street main.
  16. Goose Neck.—Lead pipe which connects the street main and service pipe.
  17. Trench.—Hole dug to receive pipe.
  18. Main Tapped.—Hole drilled through wall of main and a thread made on it while pressure is on.
  19. Curb Cock.—Brass shut-off placed at curb.
  20. Solder Nipple.—Piece of brass pipe with thread on one end and plain on the other end which connects lead and iron.
  21. Coupling.—Fitting which connects two pieces of pipe.
  22. Stop Cock.—Brass fitting for stopping flow of water.
  23. Curb Box.—Iron box extending from curb cock to surface.
  24. Curb Key.—A long key to fit in side of curb box to operate curb cock.
  25. Swab.—Stick with ball of rags or paper on one end.