Pipe cutters and hacksaws are both commonly used tools to cut PVC pipes for plumbing and construction purposes. PVC or polyvinyl chloride is a highly versatile plastic polymer that is used for construction and piping. PVC is very commonly used because it is fairly easy to cut and work with compared to other construction materials … Read more
Plumbing is a useful skill to have as a homeowner. This guide will cover the top 10 tips you should know to make sure your plumbing stays problem-free. Let’s get started. #1 Basics First: Locate Your Main Water Valve Plumbing is a part of every house but more often than not we don’t know too … Read more
Plumber’s putty is a sealant that comes in handy for plumbing. This putty is a pliable material that can be used around taps or drains to seal leaks. It dries into a watertight seal and is often used by plumbers while replacing plumbing fixtures or installing new ones. Of course, if there is a large … Read more
A wet wall is a construction design component aimed at making plumbing simpler, more cost-effective, and easier to access. A wet wall is usually placed in a kitchen or a bathroom and houses different plumbing components such as the water supply pipe and the pipe which carries out the waste. The plumbing pipes run through … Read more
Pipe cutters are one of the most important tools for a plumber to have in their kit. Whether you need to trim a pipe to fit it appropriately while plumbing or if you are laying out new pipes, no plumber can work without a good pair of pipe cutters. Now, while cutting through plastic pipes … Read more
Pipe cutters are extremely important tools to have if you are a professional who works on fixtures or fittings of any kind. If you are a plumber, especially, your toolkit is incomplete without a good pipe cutter. There may be times when you need to cut an extra bit of a pipe or tube off … Read more
Plumbing is a very technical job and if you want to succeed in the trade, not only do you need good plumbing skills, but you also need to have a good memory to remember things such as plumbing codes, specialized procedures, mathematical calculations, etc. And, this is where owning a few good plumbing books can … Read more
Derived from a French word that means something along the lines of ‘riding a pony’, a bidet is a plumbing fixture that is installed low to the ground near the toilet and is used for cleaning your private parts after using the toilet. Most bidets consist of hot and cold water faucets from which emerge … Read more
A sink is a plumbing fixture that is installed in kitchens, bathrooms, the bar or laundry. Also known as a washbasin, hand basin, basin, washbowl or sinker, a sink is an essential accessory in any home. Whether it is washing your hands, rinsing produce, washing up after meals or pampering yourself, choosing the right sink … Read more
A blow bag is a plumbing tool that is used to clear clogs in pipes and drains. A blow bag is also known as a flush bag or expansion nozzle. Uses of a Blow Bag Usually, in any house, the water supply is built to work with pressure. The water that comes through faucets, showers … Read more