Plumbing

When it comes to insulation, many people question what can and cannot touch the material. This is generally rooted in concern for the material igniting in the presence of heat. …

In plumbing, seals are an essential aspect of any properly functioning system. When it comes to toilets, without seals, the bathroom floor would consistently be flooded. However, not all seals …

When it comes to makeup air and combustion appliances, including some water heaters, it can get pretty confusing. These appliances definitely need combustion air, which is a supply of outside …

Plumbing can get complicated when you don’t have much knowledge on the subject. There is a lot of nuance to the angles, connections, and sequencing of fixtures, vents, and pipes, …

The water may become very smelly in homes with older plumbing systems and water heaters with corroded  anode rods. Although it is not harmful to the occupant’s health, it is …

While anode rods are generally easy to replace, some will corrode and swell over time, making them somewhat difficult to remove. Due to this, old anode rods are known to …

Difference Between a Drip Leg and a Sediment Trap: Overview Both drip legs and sediment traps are traps designed to protect your gas appliance from damage and prevent them from …

A drip leg is certainly not a well-known apparatus. You would not be the first to wonder what on earth it is, what its purpose is, and why it is …

Anode rods are installed in water heater tanks to prevent them from rusting or malfunctioning. While magnesium and aluminum are two of the most widely used metals used to manufacture …

If you’ve discovered that your home has polybutylene pipes, it can be a scramble trying to figure out what to do about this ticking time bomb. Replacing part or all …