Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a versatile and familiar thermoplastic material mostly used as a fitting and piping material in commercial and residential plumbing applications. CPVC (chlorinated...
Category: Plumbing
You might be wondering, how does a check valve work? The device requires a higher pressure on the input than the output to open the valve. Higher pressure on the outlet causes the valve to...
Typical check valves only allow fluids to flow in one predetermined direction. And if they fail, you will have problems because the liquid or gas will flow where it is not supposed to. Many...
We often don't call plumbers unless an emergency arises. In such cases, we don't take time to get an estimate. In emergencies, we want someone to fix the problem. However, when planning plumbing...
Many homeowners have complaints about how long it takes hot water to come from the water heater to the sink, tub, or shower. It's estimated that the average household wastes 10 gallons of water...
The first cleaning product most of us think of when a plumbing blockage occurs is Drano, but Drano is not the best product to use for every blockage. If a toilet becomes clogged, will Drano unclog...
