Plumbing
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[edit] Introduction
Plumbing is a trade that supports a wide variety of services found in modern buildings and urban areas. At a basic level though, it is the craft that serves to provide clean, drinkable water to homes and businesses and conducts contaminated water away from them. To learn the theory and skill needed to construct and maintain the plumbing systems for large commercial buildings, install boilers, and other complex jobs, plumbers often receive years of training. However, the plumbing systems that bring hot and cold water to household fixtures (sinks, bathtubs, water closets, ...) and carry waste water away from them can be designed, built, and maintained by anyone who is willing to do careful research, invest in tools and practice, and proceed patiently and carefully with the work. It should be noted that another qualification for doing plumbing work is a willingness to come in contact with what is sometimes rather messy stuff.
[edit] Plumbing Codes
Many local, regional, and national governments enact regulations that apply to the way buildings are constructed. These regulations are put in place to protect citizens from dangerous conditions. The regulations that apply to a trade such as plumbing are called "codes." Codes exist for general building, electrical work, plumbing, and other aspects of construction. Governments may write their own codes or use codes developed by outside authorities.
In many cases, the regulations are developed as a result of lessons learned through accidents and injuries. As trade experts analyze the flaws in a building that cause or contribute to fires, poisoning, falls, or other mishaps, they add rules to the relevant codes to reduce the chance of recurrence.
Plumbing codes are often associated with inspections. An inspection is done by a trade expert, designated by a government body, who checks work being done to a building to make sure that it is done according to the code. Some government bodies do not inspect work being done. Some government bodies do not require that work be done in accordance with a code at all.
[edit] US
One historical figure who gave momentum to the use of building codes in the United States was the early American Benjamin Franklin
[edit] Materials and Tools
Sink mount KITCHEN FAUCET INSTALLATION TOOLS:
basin wrench plumbers tape adjustable wrench rags plumber's putty copper tube cutter needlenose pliers 1/2" faucet supply hoses (2) flashlight philips/flathead screw drivers
replacement kitchen faucet:
1.(check that appropriate contents have been supplied--compare to contents on box.
2. instructions.
Wall mount Kitchen Faucet tools will include similar to above and a pipe wrench plus threaded pipes, possible requirements like pipe extractor, hammer and chisel to modify the wall.
[edit] Valves
[edit] Pipes
[edit] Materials
[edit] Collectors
[edit] Water Supply
[edit] Pressure
[edit] Drainage and Venting
The drain should be at least 1 1/4" and should enter a 3 inch pipe before exiting the structure to septic tank or sewer system.
The vent should also be at least 1 1/4" and should enter a 3 inch pipe before exiting the structure through the roof.
[edit] Projects
Sydney Plumber Most information on this page sourced from Highlander Plumbing; Sydney plumber offering fast, clean & green plumbing solutions for your bathroom, kitchen or home and top customer service.
Plumber Sydney Professional plumbing company servicing business and residential customers in the metro area of Sydney. All plumbers are fully qualified and experienced.
