Plumbing

Yes, people in Mexico have indoor plumbing. In the 1990s, Mexico reported a significant improvement in living conditions compared with the previous two decades. The report demonstrated better access to essential services such as water and indoor plumbing. This was, however, not achieved equally all around the country. Southern Mexico is still significantly lagging. Why … Read more

The frustration that homeowners do feel regarding unexpected clogged or slow-moving drains is on another level. So, it’s natural to reach for a quick solution, such as liquid plumbers, to solve your problems. But repeated use of liquid plumber on drains that clog often can deteriorate your pipes while causing damage in the long run.  … Read more

Are you aware there is a vertical pipe that passes over your house that serves as the central point for your unified plumbing system? Well, there is! The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) defines a drain stack as a primary pipeline for any water or waste system that spans through different building or home floors. The … Read more

Rough-in-plumbing for a bathroom could be a large and exciting project, more so if you have multiple bathrooms to design in your home. In general, rough-in plumbing bathroom cost ranges from $2,000 to $ 10,000. However, most projects fall around $ 6,000 for regular-sized homeowners. The project is critical, and you have to ensure there … Read more

Plumbing is a lucrative business. Business owners and master plumbers can make between $60,000 and $90,000 or even more a year. On the other hand, plumbers on contract working in commercial or residential settings earn up to $55,000 on average annually. This translates to approximately $30 per hour. Nonetheless, plumbing business owners’ salaries might vary … Read more

Plumbing solder is soft or hard fusing material with a melting point ranging from 90°C to 450°C. The soft solder tends to be on the lower side as it melts faster and flows smoothly, while the hard solder takes longer. From this, it is evident that pipe connection bonds made by hard solder last longer … Read more

“Knowledge is power,” and in today’s world, great plumbers are exceptional readers. You need to be knowledgeable to stand a chance in today’s competitive environment. Like other professions, as a plumber, you needed to upgrade yourself to the standards that your career requires. Yes, change is inevitable and is part of life. Plumbing is a … Read more

Rough-in plumbing is a construction stage that comprises routing of pipes via wall cavities, installing vents stacks to the roof, and joining water supply line and drain lines to septic systems, water supply valves, or sewer systems. However, installation of building fixtures such as toilets, sinks, and showers is not done during rough-in plumbing.  Preparation … Read more

While PEX has several advantages, it has some disadvantages as well. PEX is very sensitive to UV rays, hence intended only for indoor use. Besides that, PEX cannot be connected in high heat areas. Also, PEX can’t be reused and is highly susceptible to moisture and bacteria. Furthermore, it can be easily impaired by rats … Read more