The backflow device prevents mixing of drinking and treated water from flowing into the public water system by maintaining a constant higher pressure in its pipes. Many types of backflow prevention devices also have test ports so that they can be tested or examined to ensure that they are functioning properly. A check valve is […]
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Using the correct tool or combination of tools is the secret of getting things undone when doing home maintenance jobs. Brute strength is not usually the answer.
When trying to loosen a screw the screwdriver tip has to fit snugly in the slot or star. If it’s too small it will not properly grip and probably […]
PLUMBING can be such a lucrative career path – even world sports champions are reluctant to give it up.
Mark Webster is the reigning BDO World Darts Champions and scooped a check for a whopping £85,000 with his sharpshooting from the oche earlier this month.
But he has no intention of downing tools and turning to the […]
So you have read part 1 and have decided to take on this repair yourself. Then let’s have at it!
Use New Parts
You should plan on replacing all the parts that you loosen or remove during the replacement. So when shopping for a new wax ring, also buy a new water supply line and a new set of […]
Signs that you have a Leaking Seal
If you have Dampness or water puddling around the base of the toilet in your bathroom. Or if water is leaking through and staining the ceiling below it is usually a sign that you have a leaking wax seal between the toilet and the drain. But before you replace the wax ring, do make […]
Up to twenty percent of American households rely on private wells for their water. A well is made by reaching ground water in the water table. Ground water is stored naturally below the earth’s surface. Most ground water originates as rain or snow that seeps into the ground and collects.
There are three different well designs in […]
A new revolutionary plumbing product PermaFLOW has been launched by PF WaterWorks, a Houston based consumer products company. It’s the first ever p-trap replacement and drain management system. Sanjay Ahuja, Vice President of PF WaterWorks, said, “PermaFLOW is a premium product with highly innovative features that not only replace the traditional p-trap, but provide continuous […]
With winter settling in one must protect those pipes particularly if you head out on vacation. There are many things homeowners, renters and businesses can do to prevent having to make that distress call when the kitchen is flooding in the middle of the night.
It’s a pretty simple formula really, keep your thermostat on and […]
It usually starts with remodeling a bathroom and installing a new shower stall. It works great except for a humming sound that will not stop unless the shower is turned off. It’s amazing how so many people can have the same problem and most of the time it’s a simple solution that most homeowners and […]
Remember folks stereotypes hurt unless your a plumber! Enjoy the video.
What is the difference between a 10″, 12″ and 14″ rough-in size toilets?
Difference in toilet rough-in size is the distance from the finished wall to the center of the sewer outlet back to the toilet. Here is some background. Historically prior to the mid 1930’s toilet tanks were hung on the wall. The 10″ or […]
This is the five step process for making a good solvent cement pipe joint and how long a joint needs to set before we can use it. Temperature, humidity and pipe size all effect setup and cure time. Using a joint before it is fully cured, will allow moisture into the joint which will weaken […]
solvent cementing is very important to making leak proof joints. The better we understand these processes, the better job we will be able to do. Here are some answers to common questions about solvent cement:
How does solvent cement really work?
The solvents in the cement penetrate the plastic surface and cause the plastic to swell. The […]
By adjusting the toilet tank at least once a year you can prevent wasting water &dealing with noisy leaks.
In a typical tank, the float rising w/ the water level in the tank operates the inlet valve to shut off the water when it is full. When the flush handle is pushed, its linkage lifts the stopper off the […]
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Thomas Crapper was a real person, his actual date of birth, was probably September 1836, since he was baptized the 28th of that month. Crapper did have a successful career in the plumbing industry in England from 1861 to 1904.
The date of Crapper’s death has also been a source of confusion for many years. For […]
One thing I strongly believe in is don’t consider a career in anything unless you have a strong interest. Picking a career strictly because it’s steady or pays well is not a strong enough reason.
It takes a lot of work to become a professional plumber. You start as an apprentice, you develop skills and gain experience during this time, […]
These days everyone wants quality water but sometimes cost can be prohibitive. There are a number of filters available that can be mounted beneath your sink, and will give you bottled-water taste at a fraction of the cost. Installation is straightforward and fairly simple.
First though you must choose a under-sink water-purifier kit (compression fittings and mounting hardware […]
Things You’ll Need:
Shovel
Axe or hoe
Tape measure
Sprinkler heads
Pipe and fittings
Glue (for plastic pipes)
Hacksaw for cutting PVC or other plastic pipe.
Draw a diagram, to scale if possible, of your lawn and garden areas you wish to irrigate. This will enable you to plan the routing of pipelines and placement of sprinkler heads so you can purchase your […]
Do you hear a loud, high-pitched noise, like squealing when you turn on water from your faucets or shower?
The squealing sound you hear may be water rushing through an obstruction in the pipes. You may be able to eliminate the squeal easily and inexpensively.
Like blowing air on an empty pop bottle, air and pressure can cause […]
In some cases, using a simple suction cup will open a clogged sink drain.
First, remove the basket strainer from the drain. Run hot water until it stands about 2 inches deep in the sink.
Take a suction cup plunger and pump it up and down directly over the clogged drain. The water in the sink provides […]
A Water Heater often gives you some hints before it is ready to die or worse cause a flood. If your water heater is approaching 10 years of age and even before you should especially pay attention to signs such as;
- the hot water in your shower does not last as long as it used to
- or […]
Most of us have a sink or bathtub that drains slowly. It’s one of those things we mean to get around to. Even so, we usually wait until the drain nearly stops completely before trying to fix the problem. Sometimes though a clogged drain can be opened up with a simple homemade remedy.
If you have […]
Garbage disposals are simple machines with basically a motor and a flywheel with impeller arms that spin and shred whatever they strike. Sometimes, though, disposals can jam on bones and other debris, or trip a circuit breaker when it’s overloaded. If that happens, you just need to take a quick step or two to repair it:
1. Turn […]
Dishwashers are a great convenience. You fill them up with your dirty, greasy dishes, close the door, apply detergent, run and boom; when you open the door you have clean, sparkling dishes. This happens with no effort, and perhaps with very little sound! Meanwhile you can do something fun or meaningful instead.
A typical dishwasher will […]
Some plumbing tasks are a bit much for the do-it-yourselfer and even those ready and able may not have the time for an emergency fix that comes up at the wrong time. For anyone responsible for a home it is wise to have a plumbing resource available for emergencies.
Like all things one plumber may not fit all needs. […]
Your kitchen is clean and you have taken out the garbage but there is a bad smell in the air(insert your own joke here)? It might be your garbage disposal. Kitchen garbage disposals are usually forgotten about until they clog or develop a bad odor.
Bad odors from garbage disposals aren’t uncommon. When you think about […]
So your going to try to install a water supply line with a brass compression sleeve and you want to get it right the first time (no leaks), here’s what you do:
A bit of terminology first: Compression fittings for attaching tubing (piping) commonly have ferrules in them.
Make sure the tubing has no imperfections particularly at the […]
Preparations: Many newer heaters have a plastic-type boiler drain that can snap off while attempting to remove them. All electrical or gas connections must be off and you should open the hot water faucet to cool the tank temperature before beginning. Also make sure the water is not hot in the tank before draining avoid getting burned. Do not attempt this technique if the heater is in […]