Plumbing drains

Horizontal Plumbing Drain Lines: Horizontal plumbing drain lines.

A vent stack and a stack vent are two terms that most folks used interchangeably but they shouldn’t. So, what is the difference between a vent stack and a stack vent? A vent stack is a vertical pipe parallel to the waste/soil to which all floor drain vents are connected. On the other hand, a ... Read more

Plumbing Basics: Plumbing follows the basic laws of nature -- gravity, pressure, water seeking its own level.

In our homes and businesses, there are a lot of plumbing systems that we use every single day. We use our toilets, sinks, water heaters, and other appliances

When thinking of a plumbing system for your home or dwelling, you first must ensure that waste efficiently and effectively exits the structure into the municipal sewer system or septic tank. Your plumbing system, however, is a two-way street. A specialized fitting called a p-trap creates a powerful barrier that stops sewer gas and odor from entering your home. The trap is employed in any plumbing system that uses a drain and accepts sanitary waste from tubs, showers and sinks.

Before you start your next home plumbing project, read this overview of drain-line connectors and flanges, water-line fittings, and more.

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Different Types of Valves in Plumbing Plumbing materials Plumbing tools Plumbing drawing Plumbing drains Pvc pipe fittings Types Of Valves Used In Plumbing Systems: Gate Valve These are the most used valves in plumbing systems Ball Valve Ball valves use a metal ball with a hole bored through the center, sandwiched between two seats to

Learn an easy way to vent a toilet using just a few basic DWV fittings...You'll discover the Toilet Vent Size, Drain Size, and a few mistakes to avoid.

See the drains & vents come together inside this bathroom. Includes pipe sizes for both major U.S. Plumbing Codes (IPC and UPC).

24+ Photos You Should See If You Want To Install Underground Plumbing!

There are two basic systems to your home’s plumbing: the one that gets the clean water in and another that takes the dirty water away. They are connected in

Hey everyone. I've done some personal DIY plumbing here and there, mainly finish stuff or modifying existing. My BIL wants to add a bathroom to the...

In this video, I show how to install a bathroom sink. I go into detail how to connect the water lines to the sink via SharkBite fittings, hooking up the P-tr...

Create a fresh, clean work space in your laundry room. We walk you through the toughest part—reworking the plumbing and adding the new sink. Follow th

This picture is pretty close to how my new basement bathroom layout will be. Does it look correct? Only difference is my incoming vent is 1 1/2 in....

One of the most frequent issues you find happening not only in remodeling but even in new construction, is that the pipe is not exactly where you need it to be...