First, safety! No matter what type of plumbing installation you are working on, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use the correct tools. Make sure there are no open gas lines or power lines before you begin. Disconnect any faucets or valves that are not a part of the installation. Install all new supply and waste pipes so that they are properly sized and connected. Make sure there are no leaks before turning the water back on. Once you have all your materials, tools and pipes ready, follow these tips for successful plumbing installation: - Plan. Before you start digging, sketch out where the pipes will go and how they will be connected to one another. That way, if anything goes wrong, you can easily identify the problem and fix it.- Get your permits. Before you start any plumbing project, make sure you have the right permits and inspections. Depending on where you live, this may cost you a few hundred dollars upfront.- Prepare the trench. If you’re installing a new water line, dig a trench that’s long enough to fit the pipe and fittings with a few inches of room on either side. If you’re replacing an old water line, dig a trench that’s deep enough to accommodate the new pipe. Make sure the trench is wide enough to allow you to work comfortably and safely.- Use the right tools. Packing tape is a great way to seal up a cut or split in your trench during installation. Use a shovel instead of a pickaxe to dig a trench.- Use the right pipe. Be sure to use the correct size of PVC pipe, copper pipe, CPVC pipe and other material based on the project requirements and local code. Double-check the materials and make sure they don’t get mixed up. Make sure all the pipes and fittings are secured to one another and to the walls of the trench.- Avoid condensation. If you use plastic pipe to line a crawl space, make sure you leave an adequate gap between the top of the pipe and the roof. This will help prevent condensation from forming inside the pipe and causing leaks.- Plan for future expansion. If you’re adding a second sink to your kitchen, it might be best to re-use the existing connection point and run the new one in a parallel fashion. This will save you time, money and effort in the long run.- Test the connections before you turn the water back on. Make sure the fittings are properly connected, the water is running freely through the system and the temperature is at the correct level.- Be patient! There are no quick fixes with plumbing. It’s going to take some time to get these systems up and running smoothly again after the installation is complete.- Have patience. When you turn on the water at the end of the project, it will take a few hours to get everything fully working. This is because you are letting the water run constantly as it cools down and helps flush out any debris or buildup that has collected in the pipes.- Conclusion