Compression fittings are a kind of fitting used in plumbing. They can be used to join two thin-walled pipes. Compression fittings can also be used to join plumbing fixtures such as faucets, drains, and heaters with pipes. Fixtures can also be connected to valves, which are used to direct the flow and pressure of water, … Read more
If you have any kind of drain, at some point you will encounter a clogging problem. For a minute, let’s forget what caused it and whose fault it was. Your first priority is to unclog the drain so that there is no immediate or permanent damage and a drain snake is an extremely handy tool … Read more
A water heater expansion tank is a small tank attached to the water heater unit. The primary function of a water heater expansion is to handle excess water buildup in case water pressure increases exponentially. By doing this and taking in the excess hot water, the water heater expansion protects the plumbing fixtures and valves … Read more
An electric eel is a snake-like tool used in plumbing to clear out blockages and clogs in drains and septic tanks. Essentially, it is a metal tool that is coiled and is adept at rotating when it is sent down deep drains and septic systems. It works by breaking down a big chunk of debris … Read more
Valves are very important components of any plumbing system. Valves are used to control and regulate the flow of water. Valves can be used to control the pressure and direction of water, to ensure that there is no backflow, to direct water to and from a fixture and to prevent cross-connections in the plumbing system. … Read more
Whether it is a recession or a pandemic, we know that there are some jobs that will never go out of fashion. And as long as buildings have pipelines, plumbers will be in demand. This is just one of the reasons it is a popular career choice. It doesn’t slow down even when the economy … Read more
If you have ever had to go through a pile of dirty dishes, you know the importance of good sink strainers. They are important for catching all the debris so that your drain does not get clogged down the line. But I also think it is important that the strainer allow water to drain properly, … Read more
Tankless water heaters are a great investment, especially if you live in a smaller apartment where space is an issue. You do not need to worry about how you will accommodate a big tank for the water heater in your bathroom. What I also like about tankless water heaters is that they can provide hot … Read more
A drain snake is a plumbing tool that is used to remove obstructions blocking a drainage pipe. Other names used for drain snakes are plumbing snakes and augers. A plumbing snake has a long cable that can be of varying thicknesses depending on its usage. At the end of the cable is a head that … Read more
PTFE tape, also referred to as thread sealing tape, stands for polytetrafluoroethylene. This is a synthetic fluoropolymer that is used in a variety of industrial settings. But for the purposes of plumbing, this is a lubricant and thread sealing tape that is used in ductwork and pipes. Also referred to as plumber’s seal tape, PTFE … Read more