PVC Leak Free

I didn't get much done today after work, the storms moved in a lot earlier than they were supposed to, but I did get some testing done.  The PVC is leak free.

My test kit.  I basically just poured water into each of the pipes.  It has been a while since I pulled out the water bag.


The underbelly remained dry, and it ran out underneath.


The only concern is that the laundry seemed to take more water to fill the trap than it should have.  I think that horizontal run might not be angled properly.  Since it is the washing machine though, it probably isn't an issue, and is an easy fix if it does become a problem.  Just chop an inch out of the pipe in the wall and couple it.


Even though they were only dry fitted, the test elbow didn't leak.  The only drips were me missing with the pitcher.  The tub made a mess when it was removed though, since I don't have the stand part of the pipe in yet and the p-trap is higher than the end of the fitting.


I am debating whether to switch to CSST piping for the gas.  It is a bit more expensive, even with the losses already invested in the copper aside, but it might work better, is designed for gas, and just uses compression fittings so no flame.  we shall see, I might give the copper one more go with an aluminum foil shield.

I have also started looking forward, and am debating whether a polyethylene fire retardent layer is necessary on the walls underneath the paneling, since I am probably using paneling and not drywall (which is naturally flame resilient).  Some people say it isn't worth the effort, some say only use it with unfaced insulation since it doubles as a vapor barrier. Opinions online are mixed.  Right now I am leaning towards not having it, none of the houses I have seen under the walls have it, not even the trailer we grew up in which did have wood paneling and not drywall.

Since it hasn't made an appearance in a while, the current checklist.  The flooring is all in progress now.  The gas lines are rapidly blocking the flooring at this point.

1. Fix ruts in driveway.
2. Put lights on the plow.
3. Get the oil changed in the tractor.
4. Get the tire chains installed and a weight installed on the back.
5. Get the plastic installed
6. Get the truck oil undercoated.
7. Fix leaky underbelly.
8. Get skirting installed.
9. Find a way to run power that won't be damaged by snow/plow/snowblower.
10. Find a way to prevent the snow pushing on the shed.
11. Finish clearing off the slab.
12. Run the rough plumbing. (includes gas line for stove)
1. Venting and Drainage
2. Water supply
3. Gas lines
13. Install wall insulation.
14. *Install flooring.  *12
1. Install foam board 
2. Install blanket.
3. Install floor insulation.
4. install plywood.
15. Install light fixtures.
16. Install ceiling and attic insulation. *19
17. *Install paneling  *13, 14
18. *Install interior wall *14
19. *Complete electrical and plumbing.  *17, 18
20. *Install final flooring (carpet/linoleum).  *18, 19
21. Install interior fixtures.  When I get here, I will likely create a new list for the interior work.