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Plumbing- if a sink of shower are unused and the pipes dry out will sewer gases come back up into the home?
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What is a plumbing fixture?
Anything connected to water pipes. Sink, faucet, toilet, shower and controls.
What kind of plumbing is needed for a shower?
One can use many different varieties of pipes when installing the plumbing for a shower. PVC, CPVC, and ABS are all adequate for the job. The crucial piece for such a job, however, is a T-pipe, which needs to be connected directly to the drain.
What is the plumbing code for bathrooms?
Plumbing for a bathroom involves installing pipes and fixtures to provide a functional and efficient space. It involves connecting the water supply, waste and vent pipes, installing a toilet, sink, and shower/bathtub, and ensuring proper drainage. Before starting, it's important to consider the location of pipes, the type of fixtures to be installed, and the overall layout of the bathroom. A licensed plumber should be consulted to ensure code compliance and proper installation. Proper plumbing will prevent leaks, improve water pressure, and provide a safe and convenient bathroom environment.
Can drano be used in plumbing pipes outside?
You must mean in DRAIN pipes. -It can not be used in plumbing pipes.
Is copper used in plumbing?
Yes, copper pipes are used extensively in plumbing.
How do you remove old shower pipes to install new shower faucet?
To remove old shower pipes to install a new shower faucet, turn the main water off first. Then either cut the pipes at the joints or unscrew the washers holding the pipes together.
What is the headwall of the shower?
The wall where the plumbing enters into the shower. Also known as a wet wall because it has water pipes in it. It is recommended that the head wall have access on the wall opposite the bathroom to be able for plumbers to remove or replace control valves, drains etc.
What is the purpose of a vent stack?
Without the help of plumbing vents, water and waste would not move properly through the pipes in your home. They introduce air into the plumbing system so there is no vacuum, and they carry out sewer gases which could potentially make you sick.
Why are galvanized pipes a reason for your homeowners insurance to cancel on you?
Galvanized pipes are no longer used for home plumbing purposes. If you home still have galvanized pipes in you home then it indicates that your plumbing has likely never been updated.
What causes the shower to go cold when the sink in the same bathroom is being used?
A poor plumbing job. The pipes to the shower & sink share a pipe to the water heater and the pipe is not large enough. This causes the water pressure in the pipe to drop when the hot water is turned on at the sink while the shower is also on.
How does water get to your shower?
Water source+ pipes + pump = active shower.
Why do plumbing pipes groan when pipes heat up?
yes, as they heat up or cool down they groan
