Showing posts with label sewer repair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sewer repair. Show all posts

Monday, September 15, 2014

Innovative Trenchless Technology Solutions

When it comes to home pipe, water line and sewer repair, traditional methods often become the cause of great financial strain on Toronto homeowners. This is due largely to the significant landscaping damages and long labor hours that come with these methods, and are required in an effective fix.
What many Toronto homeowners don’t know is that there are other, more innovative and efficient solutions available… solutions that can save homeowners money both in the short- and long-term, while avoiding the extensive lawn damage of traditional repair techniques.

Here is great tips for making the most of these new, trenchless solutions, which can help you down the line with finding the perfect solution for your Toronto home.

Know the Signs

Before you can take action, and apply advanced, modern repair solutions to your home pipe damages, you’ve got to know the indicators of serious pipe damage; by knowing what to look out for, you can take the most appropriate, corrective actions necessary.

Keeping a detailed eye out for these warning signs is the first step in fixing your pipe damages quickly and effectively:

  • Water backup and flow fluctuations with in-home water fixtures
  • Unnatural drain noises or odors, which may be indicative of a leak or chemical corrosion in your pipes
  • Rust debris
  • Unnaturally lush grass concentrations on your yard
  • Yard moisture pockets (often emitting foul odors)

Take Action Immediately

The effectiveness of innovative trenchless technology solutions when repairing home pipe damage depends largely on quick action. The key here is prevention; by making immediate note of signs of damage, and taking corrective action with pipe damage in your home, you can both stop the development of these problems and get a better deal when hiring a repair Toronto professional.
If pipe damage in your home only affects an area of your pipe, acting quickly before that damage (such as a crack, or corrosion) can spread will grant you cheaper repairs in the long haul. If conditions worsen, and repair needs become more thorough, the costs and extent of repairs will change to suit the pipe.

Have a High Quality Video Inspection

Once you’ve determined that damages to your home pipes are likely the cause of adverse plumbing, you’ll want to get a closer, much more detailed look at the damage to pick the most appropriate response possible. Naturally, you can’t dig up a pipe and look at these damages yourself; you’re going to need a professional inspection.
Fortunately, trenchless Toronto plumbing specialists are pros at assessing these damages, and can use high powered video inspection snakes to precisely determine your pipe damage, it’s likely causes and the best courses of action for you to take.

Consider Going Trenchless for Any Kind of Damage

Once a plumbing professional has given your pipes a full, accurate inspection, they can help you make the best repair decisions for your unique situation. With today’s innovations, that decision will likely lead you to trenchless technology.
These technologies use cured-in-place liners and liquid, epoxies resins to coat over damages and, essentially, create entirely new sections of pipe. Applied with air pressure and small entry holes, these techniques can be completely without the destructive, invasive digging of traditional repairs. This means huge savings for you, in both labor and landscaping repair, when compared to conventional digging repairs.

Find Out What Trenchless Option is Best for You

Consult with you plumbing specialist over which trenchless repair solutions are right for your damaged pipes. If you do not know so already, there are some specialized ways trenchless experts can employ these solutions for certain types of damages, such as those affecting primarily sewer systems, water lines or localized sections of pipe.

The full scope of trenchless technologies includes repair methods such as:

  • Lateral lining
  • Lateral reinstatement
  • Manhole-to-manhole lining
  • Sectional point repair
  • Water line replacement
  • Pipe bursting

Look Into Trenchless Replacement

When lining repairs just won’t do the trick anymore, such as circumstances in which damage is too severe, or entire pipe functionality is compromised, there are still trenchless solutions available to remedy the damage.
The trenchless answer to pipe replacement is a technique known as pipe bursting, which makes use of durable, conical bursting heads to break away your old pipe and push fragments aside; a full replacement pipe section is attached to this head, and left in place after bursting the old pipe. Even for replacement applications, trenchless technologies fully avoid the risks and costs associated with traditional repairs (such as asbestos and mold exposure).

Always Choose Local

To find the best service for your unique pipe system, and to get the most effective trenchless repair solution possible, we highly suggesting finding help locally. Not only will local experts be accustomed to your community, and familiar with local pipe systems, but they will also be able to use this information to determine the absolute best solution for your pipe damage needs.
Here in Toronto, that resource is Mister Plumber. Our years of experience with pipe inspection and trenchless, cured-in-place repair applications make us the best option for homeowners in the Toronto area with pipe damage woes.
If you are still looking for trusted plumber, Mister Plumber in Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York specializing sewer repair, upgrade waterline, water service upgrade, drain cleaning, backwater valve installation, lead pipe replacement, re-piping and emergency plumbing, Mister Plumber uses the latest technology to effectively troubleshoot and quickly repair any plumbing problem and offers a fast response and free estimates.
More Info: www.misterplumber.ca 
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Monday, June 9, 2014

Toronto Trenchless Sewer Repair: Advantages and Disadvantages

Many Toronto homeowners cringe at the thought of having to replace their water lines or pipes, and for good reason; this process is both arduous and unsightly. Traditional sewer repair involves the digging of trenches, which can mean a ruined driveway or lawn, in addition to an ugly trench in your front yard.
Thankfully, today there is an alternative to the messy sewer repair process, which is to go trenchless. This type of line and pipe repair replaces traditional digging and underground work with pipe rehabilitation. Pipes can be rehabilitated by injecting an epoxy liner into damaged lines, which seals all cracks and holes once it cures. Rehabilitation can also occur via pipe bursting, where new pipe is pulled into a small hole in the ground as a tool breaks up or bursts the old pipe ahead of it.

Trenchless Sewer Repair: Advantages

Rehabilitating pipes means that new drain lines don't need to be created. This means that your water doesn't have to be re-routed or turned off.
Another benefit is that when a plumber is called to conduct trenchless sewer repair, it can make it much easier to correct future issues with your lines, because any video inspections can be more easily done with updated pipes and lines. Also, access to make any future repairs will only be required from the small access points located at the ends of the pipeline, with no further digging being necessary.
A plumbing system that has gone through the rehabilitation process will last for much longer than its traditional counterpart. As well, water flow is greatly improved with rehabilitated lines.

Trenchless Sewer Repair: Disadvantages

As with anything, there is a downside to choosing the pipe rehabilitation alternative. One is the cost; the equipment used in trenchless sewer repair is more expensive than that used for traditional pipe and line work.
Some additional digging may be required with the rehabilitation option if no damage to nearby gas, electrical or other lines has to be confirmed by workers prior to beginning the process. However, this can usually occur with hand-digging.
If your yard contains shrubs, trees or other landscaping elements, these may need to be removed prior to beginning the rehabilitation process.
Some types of pipe and line rehabilitation may not be possible. Some states have prohibited pipe bursting. In other cases, pipes that are jointed are not able to be rehabilitated via the pipe bursting process.
In addition, your pipes may be too old to be rehabilitated, which could end up in double costs in calling out a Toronto plumber to do trenchless replacement, and then requiring more equipment for full pipe or line replacement.
The best advice is to seek out a Toronto professional in any case, because both the traditional and trenchless line replacement or rehabilitation options require specific knowledge. Neglecting to do so can result in dual costs, as the second plumbing company will have to clean up the mess made by the first company before replacement or rehabilitation can begin.
More Info: www.misterplumber.ca 
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Friday, May 2, 2014

Services Of A Reliable Toronto Plumber

When it comes to houses, every Toronto homeowner knows that making use of the best items and materials can provide them comfort and satisfaction. Yes, there are a lot of items these days that can provide such benefits to homeowners such as multi-functional fixtures, top-quality yet affordable appliances and even other innovative tools and items.
All these items can certainly accommodate the needs of every homeowner. However, there are times when these items are ruined or damaged due to age and other factors. For instance, with regard to plumbing systems, chemical reactions, wrong hose, blockages and inappropriate pressure can be some of the issues that can affect your house features. Thus, before anything goes wrong with your plumbing systems, it is ideal to call in a reliable Toronto plumber.

How can you determine if a plumber is reliable?

Listed below are some of the services of a competent and top-class Toronto plumber.

To know whether the plumber is reliable or not, the easiest way is to ask if they have a license. Hiring a professional who have a licence means that he has the necessary skills and knowledge about the different plumbing services. Moreover, you are sure that he has years of experience accomplishing such tasks. In addition, you are rest assured that all their services are qualified by the government.
Next, a reliable plumber also provides insurance. This is vital in every service you opt for in order to cater to unwanted incidents that may occur and provide you safety features in case of such accidents. Furthermore, insurance can also give you an idea about the services of a plumber, which will allow you to have better plumbing systems in your houses.
Finally, reliable plumbers can provide you with good prices and warranty. As for prices, experts can provide you with the right services at the right rate. They can also make sure that the prices are competitive in order to cater to the budget of their clients to help them make their plumbing systems better. And lastly, warranties are provided to ensure homeowners that their services will last for a long time and that they can provide free services in case that there are issues that will occur unexpectedly.
With these services, homeowners can enjoy better features and benefits from their houses. Homeowners can also be sure that their plumbing needs can be addressed to make sure that their houses can provide them comfort and satisfaction.
If you are still looking for trusted plumber, Mister Plumber in Toronto, Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York specializing sewer repair, upgrade waterline, water service upgrade, drain cleaning, backwater valve installation, lead pipe replacement, re-piping and emergency plumbing, Mister Plumber uses the latest technology to effectively troubleshoot and quickly repair any plumbing problem and offers a fast response and free estimates.
More Info: www.misterplumber.ca 
Reliable and Trustworthy Plumbing services.
Call a fully-licensed, bonded and insured Toronto plumber at 416 939 1530

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Definitions and Explanations of Common Plumbing, Drain and Sewer Terms, Tools, Techniques and Fixtures

  • ABS: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. A black plastic pipe used in plumbing for drains and vents.
  • Absorption Field: A leeching or seeping field engineered to receive septic tank effluent.
  • Adjustable Hot Limit Stop: Restricts hot water output in single control faucets and showers to protect against scalding by limiting the swing to the hot side.
  • Aerator: A screen-like insert screwed onto a faucet outlet. It mixes air with the flowing water to reduce splashing.
  • Air Admittance Valve: A plumbing device that replaces a traditional vent to allow air to enter the pipe and equalize pressure, preserving the seal of water in the fixture trap.
  • Air Gap: In the drainage system, the unobstructed vertical opening between the lowest opening of a waste line and the flood level of the device into which it empties. Its purpose is to prevent backflow contamination.
  • Auger (or Closet Auger): A bendable rod with curved end used by plumbers to remove clogs from a toilet’s trap.
  • Back Pressure: Pressure that resists the flow of fluid in a piping system.
  • Back Flow: When water traveling from one system backs into any part of the main distribution system, usually by siphoning.
  • Back Flow Preventer: A device to prevent back flow, especially into a potable water supply. Required for sprinkler systems, handheld showers, pullout faucet spouts, and kitchen sprayers.
  • Backup: Overflow of a plumbing fixture due to drain stoppage.
  • Baffle: An object placed in an appliance to change the direction of, or slow down the flow of air, gases or water.
  • Balancing Valve: A water heater valve that controls water flow and balances heat distribution to different locations.
  • Ball Check Valve: A valve that uses a ball to seal against a seat to stop flow in one direction.
  • Ball Joint: A spherical assembly in shower heads that allows the head to pivot and rotate.
  • Ballcock: A valve in the tank of a gravity-operated toilet that controls refilling of the tank. It is connected to a float via a metal arm. After flushing, the toilet refills until the float rises high enough to shut off the valve.
  • Backflow Preventer: A device that prevents wastewater and other contaminants from flowing into the potable water supply. Generally required for sprinkler systems, hand-held showers installed in bathtubs, faucets with pullout spouts, kitchen sprayers, and the like.
  • Bidet: A plumbing fixture similar in appearance to a toilet bowl used for personal hygiene. It is floor mounted, usually next to a toilet, and consists of a washing basin, faucet and sprayer.
  • Blackwater: Waste water from a toilet.
  • Bleed: To drain a pipe of excess air by opening a valve at the end of the pipe.
  • Blow Torch: A torch used by plumbers to solder pipes, activated by pressurized fuel and air to generate its flame.
  • Blowbag: A drain-cleaning device consisting of a rubber bladder with a hose fitting on one end and a nozzle on the other. The device attaches to a water hose and is inserted into a clogged drainpipe. As water is introduced, it expands to grip the pipe, and releases pulsating bursts of water through the nozzle, forcing water through the pipe to clear the obstruction. Also known as a blowfish.
  • Blowdown: Partial venting or draining, under pressure, of the water side of a boiler to reduce or remove unwanted contaminants. Also the pressure drops after releasing a pressure-relief valve.
  • Boiler: A sealed tank where water is turned to steam for heating or power.
  • Boiler Feed: A check valve controlling inlet water flow to a boiler.
  • Bonnet: The top portion of a compression valve assembly, it holds the valve in place as it is tightened against the valve seat at the other end of the assembly.
  • Brackish Water: Water containing bacteria between 1,000 and 15,000 ppm of dissolved solids.
  • Brass: Slang for faucets and fittings regardless of materials used.
  • Burst Pressure: The internal pressure that will cause a piece of tubing to fail.
  • Branch Drain: Plumbing fixture drain that leads to the main drain line.
  • Bushing: A fitting that’s threaded inside and outside that joins pipes of different sizes.
  • CPVC: Stands for chlorinated polyvinyl chloride. A black plastic pipe that can handle high temperatures. Mostly used in water supply systems.
  • Cleanout Plug: A plug in a trap or drain pipe that provides access for the purpose of clearing an obstruction.
  • Closet Bend: A curved waste pipe fitting under a toilet that connects the closet flange to the drain.
  • Closet Flange: A ring that anchors the toilet to the floor and connects it to the closet bend. Also known as a Floor Flange.
  • Collar: A galvanized sheet metal restricting device used in conjunction with plastic pipe. Its function is to direct and control the intumescent action of the firestopping material.
  • Compression Fitting: A kind of tubing or pipe connection where a nut and a sleeve or ferrule is placed over a copper or plastic tube and is compressed tightly around the tube as the nut is tightened forming a positive grip and seal without soldering.
  • Coupling: A short fitting used to join two pieces of pipe.
  • Cowl: A short fitting used to join two pieces of pipe.
  • Dam: A barrier in the trapway of a toilet that controls the water level in the toilet bowl.
  • Diaphragm: A flexible membrane in a valve that deflects down onto a rigid area of the valve body to regulate water flow from the supply lines. This eliminates the possibility of debris build-up within the valve.
  • Diffuser: A device used to reduce the velocity and increasing the static pressure of a fluid passing through a system.
  • Dip Tube: A tube inside the water heater that sends cold water to the bottom of the tank.
  • Diverter: A faucet valve that redirects water from the tub faucet to the shower head.
  • Dope: A lubricant used by plumbers on pipe threads.
  • Drain-Waste-Vent System: A pipe system that drains wastewater from the bathroom and vents the drain system.
  • Effluent: Septic system liquid waste.
  • Elbow: A curved fitting, usually 90° or 45°, used to change the direction of a pipe run. Also called an “ell.”
  • Escutcheon: A decorative metal flange or plate that covers and hides the supply line hole in the fixture or wall.
  • Fitting: Any part that joins together two sections of pipe. Comes in many shapes, sizes & connection styles. Examples: elbows, couplings, bends, wyes, etc.
  • Fixture: Anything that accepts or discharges water or wastewater: faucets, sinks, toilets, tubs.
  • Flange: The rim or edge at end of a pipe shaft that aids in connecting it to another pipe or anchoring it to a surface.
  • Flapper: A rubber flap with ball-like shape in the bottom of a toilet lifts to allow flushing and seals off the tank for refilling. Allows water to flow from the tank into the bowl.
  • Flex Coupling: A rubber fitting that uses steel band clamps to attach to the pipe ends. Mostly used to join sections of DWV pipe, but also connects PVC to clay or cast iron pipe.
  • Flow Control Valve: Device designed to reduce water flow to a plumbing fixture. Often used to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
  • Flow Rate: Measurement of water flow through a plumbing system in gallons per minutes (GPM) or gallons per hour (GPH).
  • Float Ball: A floating device connected to the ballcock inside the toilet tank to activate or shut off the ballcock.
  • Flux: A jelly-like substance used in soldering copper pipes and fittings. Applied before soldering to aid bonding and prevent oxidation.
  • Galvanizing: The process of applying a coating of zinc to the finished product to provide corrosion protection. The coating can be applied by hot dipping or electrolytic deposition.
  • Gasket: Flat device usually made of fiber or rubber used to provide a watertight seal between metal joints.
  • Gate: A device that controls the flow in a conduit, pipe, or tunnel.
  • Gate Diverter: The pop-up lever on a tub faucet that activates the diverter valve.
  • Gauge: The thickness of stainless steel and is commonly used in reference to quality grades on certain types of lavatories and sinks. 10 and 20-gauge stainless steel sinks go through a number of polishing and buffing operations to ensure a beautiful finish.
  • GPF: Stands for Gallons Per Flush. The rate of water flow by which toilets and flush valves are measured and regulated. Current law requires maximum of 1.6 GPF. Older styles were usually 3.5 GPF.
  • Gravity Operated Toilet: A toilet which relies on the natural downward pressure of water in a toilet tank to flush the toilet effectively.
  • Gray Water: Waste water from fixtures other than toilets.
  • Grease Trap: A device that captures grease entering a system before it reaches the sewer lines. Usually used in commercial applications such as restaurants or cafeterias.
  • Hard Water: Natural water containing impurities in various proportions. Traditional hardness is a measure of calcium, minerals or dissolved solids in a solution, measured in parts per million. Hard water generally ranges from 100 to 250 ppm.
  • Hanger: A device used to support pipes.
  • Hose Bibb: An outdoor faucet, also used to supply washing machines.
  • ID: Stands for “inside diameter.” Measures the inside width of a pipe.
  • Impeller: A rotating wheel with vanes found inside a centrifugal pump. As it spins at high speed it draws fluids in and thrusts them under pressure to the discharge outlet.
  • Interceptor: A device for separating grease and oil from drainage systems.
  • kPa: A metric unit for pressure. 100 kPa = one atmosphere.
  • L Tubing: An industry standard for copper tubing defined by the tube wall thickness and identified by a “blue” strip. Type “L” copper tube wall is approximately 50 percent greater thickness than type “M”.
  • Leach Lines: Pipes that carry effluent from the septic system out to the leach field, a porous soil area where treated waste is emptied.
  • Low Consumption Toilet: A class of toilet designed to flush using 1.6 gallons of water or less. Also known as “water-saving” toilets.
  • M Tubing: An industry standard for copper tubing defined by the tube wall thickness. Identified by a “red” stripe.
  • Main: The primary artery of the supply or drain system to which all the branches connect. Referred to as the Main Vent in the vent system.
  • Manifold: A fitting that connects a number of branches to the main; serves as a distribution point.
  • Mapp Gas: A colorless, flammable gas made by combining liquefied petroleum gas with Methylacetylene-Propadiene. It is a stable, non-toxic fuel used in brazing and soldering.
  • MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level – The maximum level of a contaminant allowed in water by federal law.
  • Metal Fatigue: A breakage of the metal caused by the bending and flexing or the expansion and contraction of a metal part beyond its endurance limit.
  • Nipple: A short piece of pipe installed between couplings or other fittings.
  • No-Hub Connector: A connector for no-hub iron pipe consisting of a rubber sleeve and a stainless steel band secured by hose clamps. A variation, a neoprene sleeve with two adjustable steel bands, is used for connecting dissimilar materials, as when connecting new plastic pipe to an existing cast-iron drainpipe.
  • Non-ferrous: Not containing iron.
  • Oakum: Loosely woven hemp rope that has been treated with oil or other waterproofing agent; it is used to caulk joints in a bell and spigot pipe and fittings.
  • Overflow Hood: On a bath drain, the decorative hood concealing the overflow.
  • Overflow Tube: The vertical tube inside a toilet tank that directs water into the bowl in case the ballcock malfunctions and prevents potential water damage caused by a tank overflow. A constant running condition alerts the user to an overflow problem. On most toilets, the overflow tube also has a refill tube flowing into it, which directs water from the ballcock through the overflow tube to the bowl, after a siphon break.
  • O-Ring: A rubber washer that is round instead of flat. Used in valve stems to create a watertight seal.
  • OD: Stands for “outside diameter.” Measures the outside width of a pipe.
  • PB: Stands for polybutylene. A bendable plastic tubing most often used to supply water to bathroom fixtures.
  • PE: Stands for polyethylene. A flexible plastic supply line.
  • PEX: Stands for cross-linked polyethylene. A flexible plastic supply line that is stronger than PE. In bathrooms, it is used for water supply lines.
  • Plumber’s Putty: A dough-like putty that seals joints between fixture surfaces and metal pieces, such as the drain.
  • Plumbing Snake: A thin, flexible length of spiral-wound metal, which is inserted into a drain and rotated to clear anything that is clogged in the pipes.
  • Plunger: A rubber suction cup approx 6″ in diameter attached to a wooden dowel handle used to free drain clogs. Also known as a “plumber’s helper”.
  • Pop-Up Drain: Remote control drain assembly. Also known as a “trip lever drain” for tubs.
  • Potable: Water that is suitable for consumption.
  • Pressure Balance Valve: A shower valve that monitors fluctuations in pressure to maintain balance between hot and cold water so that temperature remains constant.
  • Pressure Head: Pressure in a plumbing system. The unit of measure which is the vertical force exerted by water at a depth of one foot.
  • PVC: Stands for polyvinyl-chloride. A rigid white plastic pipe used for bathroom drain, waste and vent pipes.
  • Reducer: A fitting that allows pipes of different sizes to be joined together.
  • Relief Valve: A valve that opens to relieve excess temperature and/or pressure in the system.
  • Return: A plumbing fitting with a 180-degree bend.
  • Riser: A supply line pipe that rises from one story to the next; also the short vertical pipes that bring water from the branch to the fixture.
  • Scald Guard: A valve designed to prevent extreme water temperature changes through pressure balance technology. When there is a drop in hot or cold water pressure, the scald-guard valve shifts back and forth behind the shower handle to compensate for the sudden change. This valve maintains a constant water temperature to help give you and your family a safe and enjoyable bathing experience.
  • Scale: A thin coating or layer, usually calcium on the bottom of a tank or interior parts that may prevent heat transfer.
  • Sediment: The substance that settles on the bottom of a water tank. Also known as lime.
  • Septic Tank: A tank used to detain domestic wastes to allow the settling of solids prior to distribution. Septic tanks are used when a sewer line is not available to carry them to a treatment plant.
  • Service Partner Plan (SPP): The Horizon Services Service Partner Plan (SPP) is a great way to be sure that in case of an emergency, you are guaranteed the priority service you deserve as a valued customer. Benefits, include, priority service for plumbing, heating and air conditioning calls (routine or emergency), a 15% discount on all repairs, no additional charge for overtime or emergency calls, a lifetime warranty on most repairs and much more!
  • Shutoff Valve: Valves installed under sinks and toilets used to shut off water supply in the event of a malfunction or repair. Also called an Angle Stop, Straight Stop or Supply Stop.
  • Siphoning: The suction or pulling effect that takes place in the trapway of a toilet as it is filled with outgoing water and waste.
  • Sleeve: A pipe which is passed through a wall for the purpose of inserting another pipe through it.
  • Soft Water: Water that has been treated so that it has low mineral content.
  • Solder: A metal alloy that is melted to create a fused joint between metal pieces. Also the act of melting solder into the joint.
  • Soil Pipe: A pipe that carries waste from toilets.
  • Sweep: A pipe bend fitting used in drains to permit smooth passage of waste.
  • T&P Valve: Temperature and pressure valve. A valve that opens to release excess pressure and temperature in a system.
  • Tailpiece: The section of pipe that runs between a fixture outlet and the trap.
  • Tee: A plumbing fitting in the shape of the letter “T,” used to connect three sections of pipe.
  • Tee Fitting: A fitting that allows another pipe to be joined at a 90-degree angle.
  • Teflon Tape: White tape made of fluorocarbon polymer. It has non-stick properties and is wrapped around pipe threads in a joint to create a tight seal.
  • Trap: A curved section of drain that traps a small portion of water to prevent sewer gases from escaping into the bathroom. “P” traps and “S” traps are the types of traps most commonly found in bathrooms.
  • Trap Seal: The water in a trap or toilet that prevents sewer gases from escaping back through the drain.
  • Valve: A device that regulates the flow of water.
  • Valve Seat: The immovable portion of a valve. Water flow is stopped when the movable portion of the valve comes in contact with the valve seat.
  • Vent: A vertical or sloping portion of drain pipe that allows sewer gasses to escape from the house into the outdoor air and lets air into the drain system to keep air pressure balanced and prevent water in traps from being siphoned off.
  • Water Hammer Arrestor: A device installed near a fixture to absorb the hydraulic shock that happens when a fixture’s supply is suddenly shut off, causing water hammer, a loud banging noise in the pipes.
  • Wet Vent: A pipe that both drains wastewater and vents air into the drains. Connects two or more fixtures.
  • Wax Ring: A seal located between floor flange and toilet to prevent leakage and fumes.
  • Wye Fitting: A drain fitting that allows one pipe to be joined to another at a 45-degree angle.
More Info: www.misterplumber.ca 
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