Mark the Pipe and Fitting Dry-fit the pipe and PVC pipe connectors fitting, using a torpedo level if needed to align the fitting. Make a mark across the fitting and pipe.

PVC pipe is extremely rigid, but this technique allows you to bend PVC pipe at angles up to 90 degrees without kinking.

The well drilling company hadn't put the pump, pipe or electrical cable down the hole yet, so I decided to make a well bucket out of PVC pipe and an old inner tube so I could get some water.

The idea is to reduce the 3-inch (air tank) and 2-inch (barrel) pipes to fit the 1-inch solenoid valve openings. Use iron pipe nipples to connect the solenoid valve to the PVC fittings on the air ...