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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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