Every winter many people in the colder climates face the danger of frozen pipes. Naturally construction techniques should be used to minimize the possibility of frozen pipes such as not running pipes in outside walls, and through unheated areas, but, even then there is the possibility of a draft through an area that was not […]
Push On ¼ Turn Stop Valves to the Rescue
Replacing a stop valve for a sink or toilet has never been easier. In the past people replacing stop valves on fixtures had to deal with knowing how to sweat copper tube, dealing with messy glues on CPVC tubing, or expensive crimping or expansion tools on PEX tubing. No longer is this required for the […]
Eliminate Check Valve Noise from your Sump or Sewage Ejector Pump
For the homeowner that has a sump pump or, sewage ejector pump system in the basement the sounds of silence have never been possible until recently. Each cycle of the pump had a resounding thump of the discharge pipe when the pump shut off and the check valve closed. The height of the discharge pipe […]
A Great Toilet Flange Repair for a Rusted Painted Steel Ring
A frequent repair for leaking toilets is a rusted out painted steel ring on a PVC or ABS closet flange. I make no secret of my like for stainless steel rings on PVC/ABS closet flanges they are far superior to painted steel or, worse yet all plastic closet flanges. I would urge every plumbing consumer […]
How to Fix a Clogged Bathtub Drain
In this article I will give you clear easy to follow instructions on how to clear a slow running or clogged bathtub drain. Before you call a plumber to unclog a bathtub drain there are a few easy to do things that you should check yourself. Most tub clogs are caused by hair and in […]
How to Replace your Toilet Fill Valve with a Fluidmaster 400A
If you have a toilet fill valve on your toilet that is not shutting off and is wasting water or, not refilling the tank properly, or making noises in many cases the Fluidmaster 400A is the ideal replacement choice. The 400A fits into more applications, is less expensive, and works better than many other fill […]
How to Select and Change a Toilet Flapper
Leaking toilet flappers can waste an enormous amount of water without you realizing it. The water goes quietly down the drain often without you noticing the fill valve refilling the toilet then one day you receive the water bill and wonder why it is hundreds of dollars higher than it used to be. Often a […]
The Little Torch That Can
A few years back I bought a torch that taught me a lesson. For years I scoffed at the thought that a small MAPP Gas handheld torch was a plumber’s tool. After all, real plumbers use Acetylene “B” & “MC” tanks with a regulator and hose. It’s what I learned to sweat copper pipe joints […]
Introducing RIDGID Copper Tubing Cutters
The RIDGID brand of plumbing tools has been around for many years. RIDGID makes the best copper tubing cutters on the market today and most professional plumbers refuse to use anything but RIDGID copper cutters when it comes to working with copper pipe. There are a few different types of tubing cutters in the RIDGID […]
ABCD Which Pipe Wrench Is Right For Me?
If you are going to work on some plumbing in your home or, business and need to use a pipe wrench for the job you will need to know which pipe wrench to use. Using the right type of pipe wrench can make the job you are doing go much faster. The brand of your […]
