1. INSIST ON PRESSURE TESTING OF EACH UNIT: After installation insist on pressure testing of the entire plumbing system as per the manufacturers recommendation before back-filling of pipes inside the walls. In case of drainage system, insist on doing leakage test. This will avoid the very expensive and time consuming walls and floor breakage later…
Introduction BOTTLE TRAP PIPE: Bottle trap pipe is a device that prevents debris from going inside the drain pipes and foul gases from the drains to escape into the bathroom surroundings.In Absence of bottle trap plumbing, a wash-basin can very easily be blocked by different kinds of dirt particles. Therefore, Bottle trap fitting is a…
Plumbing And Drainage Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a list of essentials we need for life followed by other desires and needs. The most basic needs are food, water, shelter, sleep and air. What happens when someone falls violently ill due to a lack of clean water or because they don’t have working waste management…
Introduction In an attempt to reduce their carbon footprint, most people are looking for ways to improve sustainability in their homes. Green plumbing is an important concept of practicing sustainability at home, can be a solution to achieving this goal. By using sustainable materials and products, water usage can be reduced and at the same…
Plastic Pipes For Plumbing And Drainage If you’re considering installing new plumbing or re-plumbing a house, one of the major decisions is which type of plumbing to use. Lead is of course out due to the health concerns. Copper, iron, bronze and galvanized pipe are still in use. However, plastic pipes come with a number…
1. Lack of vents and traps All drain fixtures must have appropriate vent. It is easy to combine vents for multiple fixtures but one should follow the requirements of the Indian Plumbing Code. Every trap should have a vent. You do not want water to be siphoned out (which leaves the trap dry and useless)….
Water Pressure For a home owner and building manager, one common issue they have to deal with is low water pressure. As every building is different, so too are the causes of their water pressure problems. However, once the causes are identified, they can usually be quickly fixed. Here are a few common reasons why…
Introduction Plumbing used in each home are always not the same, and the pipes are of many different types. Beside its purpose, this equipment can serve you more than you may expect. Well, there are many advantages you should know other than just having pipe system in your home. When putting up a new house,…
Kitchen Sink Your kitchen sink is a very important hub within your home. You use it for variety of different things, and if it is not working as it should, you and your loved ones may get negatively impacted. Let’s discuss a few things that could go wrong with your kitchen sink and how these…
Plumbing Service Hiring the right plumber or plumber contractor shall first depend upon the nature of the job. In case you are constructing a new house or fully renovating an old house, you shall certainly need a reasonable sized plumbing contractor. In case of repair work a plumber shall do however in both cases choosing…