With the bombing of the world trade center something came to mind that was discussed during my apprenticeship days when the WTC was being built. The topic on the minds of plumbers/steamfitter at that time was how to protect life and property with adequate fire protection as we knew no fire fighting equipment could shoot water up that high... more info»

Q) I am in dire need of a plumber who understands storm water drains. I have had news gutters and drains installed (at great expense..for me) but there has not been enough provision made for the amount of water going down. Recent storms last week and on the weekend were disastrous. I need... more info»

As more and more Americans are leaving congested big cities and moving out to the suburbs there is a rapid growth in new housing starts and commercial building start ups and thus more demand for quality plumbing and heating... more info»

There is a lot of talk about who accepts responsibility when water is too hot. Now, I am curious, what is considered too hot? Many codes do give a minimum temperature of water, either leaving the source or at the point of use... more info»

There is a lot of talk lately about further reducing the gallon per flush for water closet (toilet) use from 1.6 GPF to 1 GPF. The problem here is not all toilets are manufactured equally and not all are fully tested before sent out into the real world... more info»

Well, now that my drain cleaning season is in full swing, thanks to the rains, leaves and mud I finally got to use my Rigid 2,200 gas fired water jetter... more info»

I have just completed 67 drains on a large building with lots of set backs. What I am curious about is who trains the new design engineers and architects in roof drainage? After my 3rd day on this job I asked for a meeting with not only the designing engineer but the building owner and the architect... more info»

I have just recently heard of yet another franchise being created using a dead man's name and it made me stop and think about the time that I set up my own Company... more info»

Depending on local code but normally a min of 100°F (38°C). In Nursing homes or where children are concerned 105°F (40.5°C) maximum is the preferred temperature... more info»

I happened to be in a home center this morning looking for some light bulbs when I came upon the plumbing department. A home owner looking for some advice was asking the store person about pumps for his heating system... more info»

Sometimes we are called upon to service a gas water heater, furnace, boiler, range or other gas equipment that appears to be producing less energy than the customer feels is adequate... more info»

There may not be a labour shortage but there certainly is a skilled labour shortage. Short training courses which can only teach the very basics are being used to fill the shortfall in skilled labour. A 12 week course can not convey the knowledge gained in a 5 year apprenticeship... more info»

The camera view of a sewer pipe is valuable for showing the overall condition of the pipe, the nature of obstructions etc. However for many applications this information is useless without also knowing the specific location of the problem being viewed... more info»

Many senior citizens, children and infants are scalded each year from tap water. These burns can be very serious. Taking a few simple precautions, may save yourself and your children from a lot of pain... more info»

I have been asked which type of snake (sewer rod) is the best. The answer is there is no BEST it all depends on the application at hand. For example... more info»

My toilet is leaking around the base of the toilet bowl. Please tell me, step by step, how to replace the wax seal if this is indeed the problem. Before you decide to replace the wax gasket, first try the following... more info»

It appears some blokes are penny wise and dollar foolish. Do you walk away from the job when you are asked by the builder/building owner to install one sewerage ejector rather than a duplex pump... more info»

I recently walked into my laundry room and discovered water dripping through the Air conditioning vent in the ceiling (yes dripping not condensation).Thinking it was a leaky toilet in the master bathroom directly above the laundryroom I... more info»

Well, folks more and more "heating guys" are out there doing whatever damage they can to unsuspecting clients. These heating guys were not happy enough causing all kinds of under slab leaks and damage. Now some are even looking to blow away the entire home also... more info»

I just realized that somewhere around the shower is leaking. How can I determine if it is the shower pan, the supply line or if its caused by the worn out shower door seal?... more info»

Far be it for me to say "I told you so" but here we go with another plastic piping failure. Now I am wondering who decided plastic should even be considered for heating? I was under the impression that ANYTHING that is a good conductor of electricity is also a GREAT conductor of heat... more info»

Something is very VERY wrong if your radiators cracked from "too much steam" as... more info»

Recently we went to a job to replace a defective water meter. Although this is normally a simple job it almost cost my employee his life... more info»

Thus for or example we have designed a duel handle water closet (toilet) one handle for liquid waste and the other handle that allow more water through for the flushing mechanism to allow for the removal of solids... more info»

Seems the only drain leaking was one that had been replaced within the last 2 years and the rest of the drains were still doing their job after all these years of being subjected to snow, rain, sun and acid rains and other pollutants... more info»

Well, the Nashville show is finally over. This is the place where all the U.S. drainers meet to see new developments in the drain cleaning profession in the United States... more info»

Not likely, as copper tube systems are suitable for use in domestic, commercial and industrial... more info»

A video inspection can actually pin point the exact problem and with a locator can show the plumber the exact problem spots... more info»

Being a local plumber/drainer and gasfitter we have to target our advertisements in our area to help... more info»

As this year comes to a close I can give my year end review of the products I have tested since my very 1st article on this magnificent web site... more info»

There is a lot of talk lately about "upfront pricing" for repair work. I find problems associated with this kind of pricing... more info»

What is their function and how and why do they go bad? Is there any way to tell if one is going bad before it actually stops working?... more info»

If you shut the water supply and then drain your hot water heater you will can possibly do the following... more info»

Sylvan Introduces Maureen Francis, Talking About The Development Of The Toilet... more info»

Being From NYC I love Copper Type "L" for all above ground water lines and type "K" for under ground water distribution... more info»

A lot of home centers and department stores are now in the "plumbing" business. The problem as I see it is quality control and the personal touch is going to be lost... more info»

Two different/similar views, from two countries, on supplying water to a high rise building... more info»

I happen to have a Certificate/Diploma hanging in my office from the Sloan company stating I went through their class on this very product... more info»

Being "Professional" plumbers there is no one seat fits all... more info»

Thousands of people are maimed and die each year from faulty hook ups. Hiring a Licensed Master Plumber/ Gas Fitter is for your protection... more info»

Yes, you didn't miss read, I said 6 weeks. My God folks you cant even potty train a child in 6 weeks... more info»

With the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and other government agencies looking to monitor the use and fine chemical users and manufacturers... more info»

Certain jobs I have no problem directing the do it yourselfer to do but... more info»

Is a hot water recirculating pump an energy/water efficient purchase or a luxury purchase?... more info»

Do You Have A Water Heater Pan/Tray? Do You Really Want Or Need One?... more info»

Unlicensed installers cause deaths... more info»

Sylvan introduces Linda Buck for a Woman's point of view about plumbing... more info»

Should you be using a Jetter? Or should you be using a Snake to clear blocked drains??...... more info»

Some insights on the purity of bottled water compared with tap water, and water filters...... more info»

One of the biggest improvements to come along is the video camera with locator...... more info»