Owning a home calls for
knowing some basics on how to repair or make utilities run more efficiently,
such as the home's plumbing. You don't need to learn how to fix everything.
Sometimes, understanding how things work is sufficient to help you determine
what needs to be done when plumbers do their repair work.
As the leading plumber in
Sydney, we are happy to provide you with the basics of residential
plumbing.
Exterior plumbing
This refers to the
network of pipes and plumbing systems within the backyard. It includes
irrigation, drains and water supply hookups. The materials commonly used for
these plumbing components are PVCs and flexible polyethylene. Both materials
support a number of other plumbing components such as drip fittings and
sprinkler heads.
The pipes that run from
the town's main water supply are also crucial plumbing parts found within the
backyard.
Interior water supply
During the construction
of the home, plumbing contractors lay a
water supply network in a process called rough plumbing. The home's interior
water supply network are made of materials that include cross-linked
polyethylene (PEX) and coppers. The water pipes are connected with fittings.
Also, found inside your
home are other plumbing networks that deliver gas for heating, those for
garbage disposal and for laundry purposes.
The drain, waste and
vent systems are also found mostly inside the home. They are also known as the
DWV systems. The DWV systems connect the drains to municipal sewers, as well as
provide ventilation to the home. It helps maintain the pressure that is used to
prevent sewer gases from dissipating inside the home.
Tools and equipment for
plumbing
Plumbing contractors use
other tools beyond the usual screwdrivers and wrenches. They use specialised
equipment to route and join sewer lines. They use circular saws and power
drills to route and cut pipes to appropriate lengths.
For pipe fitting,
plumbers use soldering torches, pipe cement and pipe cleaning supplies. To
determine the pipe's angle, they use layout tools like plumb bobs.
For more information on plumbing maintenance, contact the top plumber in Sydney GF James Plumbing on 02 9649 1099 or visit www.GFJamesPlumbing.com.au.
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