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Schedule 40 Pipe

Schedule ratings are used to rate how thick and strong a pipe is. Schedule 40 pipe is considered the normal strength and thickness for plastic piping and is generally used for drainage pipes and plumbing systems in residential construction.
What is Schedule 40 Pipe Used for?
Schedule 40 piping is a plastic pipe which is manufactured using the most common specifications for strength and thickness. It can be found in virtually any residential construction site and is used to provide plumbing and drainage for water and waste systems. The main water lines are generally run throughout the residential building using standard PVC pipes with the schedule 40 pipe being used to branch out to the different applications such as toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and water heaters.
Drainage for waste water is also generally done using a schedule 40 pipe. These pipes will usually run from sink, bathtub and toilets directly down into the waste water system provided. This will vary between sewer and septic depending on the location of the construction and services available
Schedule ratings are used to rate how thick and strong a pipe is. Schedule 40 pipe is considered the normal strength and thickness for plastic piping and is generally used for drainage pipes and plumbing systems in residential construction.

Soil The soil stack is the part of the toilet plumbing that runs vertically, usually behind a wall. Whenever you can’t get your toilet unplugged you’re going to have to work with this part of the plumbing to get it fixed. This is probably a job for a skilled professional, but if you have experience with plumbing, a soil stack shouldn’t be too difficult to fix.

• Find the soil stack you need to work on. It is usually behind the toilet, but you should check your home’s plumbing layout plans before you cut a hole in the wall.
• Use a saw to cut a hole in the wall where the soil stack and vent pipe is. You may need to replace these if they are getting old.
• Carefully open the junction covers; you may need oil to do this.
• Put an auger into the pipe and push it down until you meet a blockage. Turn the crank to catch the clog and try to loosen it.

• Run water through until the blockage is gone, replace the junction cover, and fix the wall.

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