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To help you out with some plumbing terminology, our previous article went over PRVs. This time, we plan on going through another lesser-known (but relatively common) plumbing piece, the ferrule. What is a plumbing ferrule? A plumbing ferrule is a tool inside of a pipe known to connect two plumbing pipes. It is inside a […]

There is a lot of terminology in plumbing, so it can be easy to get lost. To help you understand the language, we plan on defining a few of the more common uses by your neighborhood plumber. Today, we will answer the following: what is a PRV in plumbing? PRV, which stands for Pressure Release […]

When it comes to selecting the best pipes for plumbing, you’ve got a lot of options. Every set of lines is great for different purposes but is there a “best overall pipe.”. What are the best pipes for plumbing? There is no single best pipe, but PEX pipe is quickly becoming the most popular due […]

 When it comes to putting the correct piping in your house, bigger pipes aren’t always better. Instead, you’ll want to find the correct pipe size for your home’s needs. But there is still some misconception that bigger pipes result in greater water flow, which is better, right? So, will bigger pipes increase water pressure? The […]

When it comes to clogged drains, there are a lot of useful home remedies. Whether you have a tight budget or can’t afford the over-the-counter stuff, chemicals you keep in your home, among those chemicals, you’ve probably heard of hydrogen peroxide. So, is hydrogen peroxide a good drain cleaner? Yes, hydrogen peroxide can be an […]

Having standing water in your drain is not fun. With other drains, you might feel like it’s easier to handle because you have a place to pour down chemicals. With standing water, you might not have a solution. With that in mind, what is the easiest way to clean a drain with standing water? Start […]