Pipe Thread Sealant vs Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Tape
Pipe thread sealant is one of the most important materials used in the plumbing industry. It gets wrapped around the threads on water and drain pipes and helps form an...
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Can PEX Be Connected to a Water Heater?
PEX piping is quickly becoming one of the most popular types of plumbing pipes in the United States. Despite its plastic composition, PEX tubing is flexible, malleable, easy to install,...
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How to Properly Adjust Water Pressure in Your House
If you're a homeowner, you have a lot to worry about when it comes to maintaining your house. However, your plumbing system is one of the most important, as plumbing...
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How to Connect PEX to PVC or Copper
From professional plumbers to do-it-yourselfers, there are times when you'll want to connect PEX tubing to PVC or copper pipe. The reason for this is that PEX is quickly becoming...
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How to Cement PVC Pipe Underwater
PVC pipe is durable and water-resistant, making it the perfect material for applications where the pipe will need to be submerged. But what happens when you need to repair piping or fitting underwater? While...
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How to Install a PVC Repair Coupling
You’ve had a loss of water pressure; you notice a puddle of water where there shouldn’t be any water. After digging and finding a crack in your pipe you start...
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How to Choose and Install a PVC P-Trap
Under your kitchen sink, you’ll see a curved piece of pipe. Check under your bathroom sink, you’ll see the same curved piece of pipe. It’s called a P-Trap! A P-Trap is a...
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How to Prevent Water Leaks in Your Plumbing
Water leaks can go undetected for long periods of time and cause a lot of damage. Many water leaks can be prevented by routine maintenance, regular cleanings, and updating pipes...
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How to Install a Mixing Valve on a Water Heater
I find showers and baths to be most relaxing when the water is maintained at an appropriate temperature, which is what a mixing valve accomplishes when installed, and it's important...
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What is Good Home Water Pressure and How Do Increase It?
Good water pressure is all the difference between painfully slow showers and damaged pipes. To protect your home’s pipes (and your time), ensure you have the right water pressure. If...
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Why Houses in Certain States Use CTS Piping for Plumbing
The commercial and residential building codes are different in the United States depending on the state and the region. Over time, the building codes have changed with technology and advancements...
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Symptoms of and Solutions to a Low-Yield Well
Nothing is worse than being in the middle of a nice hot shower at the end of a long day of work, only to have the water pressure give out...
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How Push-On Fittings Work for Plumbing and Irrigation
It’s inevitable that at some point your plumbing or irrigation system is going to need repaired. Instead of spending your time draining the system completely dry, use push-on fittings. Push-on...
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