The document discusses various components of plumbing systems including pipes that carry water and drain waste, fittings that connect pipes, traps and vents that regulate airflow, fixtures like sinks and toilets, and the process of installing pipes during rough-in before fixtures are added. It also mentions common sources of water supply like groundwater and tools used for basic plumbing repairs.
The document discusses various components of plumbing systems including pipes that carry water and drain waste, fittings that connect pipes, traps and vents that regulate airflow, fixtures like sinks and toilets, and the process of installing pipes during rough-in before fixtures are added. It also mentions common sources of water supply like groundwater and tools used for basic plumbing repairs.
The document discusses various components of plumbing systems including pipes that carry water and drain waste, fittings that connect pipes, traps and vents that regulate airflow, fixtures like sinks and toilets, and the process of installing pipes during rough-in before fixtures are added. It also mentions common sources of water supply like groundwater and tools used for basic plumbing repairs.
The document discusses various components of plumbing systems including pipes that carry water and drain waste, fittings that connect pipes, traps and vents that regulate airflow, fixtures like sinks and toilets, and the process of installing pipes during rough-in before fixtures are added. It also mentions common sources of water supply like groundwater and tools used for basic plumbing repairs.
system of pipes and fixtures installed in a building for the
distribution and use of potable (drinkable) water and the removal of waterborne wastes. It is usually distinguished from water and sewage systems that serve a group of buildings or a city.One subsystem brings freshwater in, and the other takes wastewater out. The water that comes into your home is under pressure. It enters your home under enough pressure to allow it to travel upstairs, around corners or wherever else it's needed. As water comes into your home, it passes through a meter that registers the amount you use. The main water shut-off, or stop, valve is typically located close to the meter.
• WATER SUPPLY Water is an important natural resource and should be managed in a holistic and sustainable way. Today, the threat of inadequate safe water supply is real. Water is a key development ingredient and should be made available to every human being. In the Philippines, groundwater is the common source of water in cities, municipalities and rural areas. Groundwater is primarily used by 60% of households, and in communities without the convenience of piped water service from municipal or city water districts, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) concessionaires, people use water from the nearby “poso” or deep well. • STORM DRAIN Storm drains are used to convey runoff in locations where streets or other drainage facilities exceed their designated capacity or are otherwise unable to drain. The most common method for the introduction of water into a storm drain is the street inlet, discussed in Chapter 28.44 GJMC. However, water may also enter the system via grated area inlets, culvert-type inlets (typically for the conveyance of drainage- channel flow into the drain), pump stations, or other entry points. The design of a storm drain system is dependant on topography, street rights-of-way and drainage easements, the need to convey flows from multiple locations, existing and proposed structures and utilities, outfall locations, local hydrology, and regional and local design criteria. • SANITARY SEWER The sanitary sewer is a system of underground pipes that carries sewage from bathrooms, sinks, kitchens, and other plumbing components to a wastewater treatment plant where it is filtered, treated and discharged. • PLUMBING PIPES The plumbing pipes that carry water to your kitchen faucet or drain waste to your sewage system have evolved over time. The galvanized iron or steel pipes that were a staple to in-home plumbing during the gave way to more advanced plumbing solutions, such as polyvinyl chloride piping (PVC) and polyethylene cross-linked (PEX) piping.
PVC Pipes PVC piping is generally used as part of a sink,
toilet, or shower drain line, though it’s sometimes used as a home’s main water supply pipe.
PEX Pipes PEX is an affordable plastic plumbing solution
that can withstand both hot and cold water and is commonly used for water supply lines.
ABS Pipes Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) piping is
a type of plastic piping that’s similar to PVC and distinguishable by its black color. Known for its long lifespan, ABS is used only for drain and waste piping.
• FITTING PIPES
pipe fittings are as numerous and confusing as choosing the
right screw or nail for a construction project. The materials vary and the specific purpose, although precise, seems daunting to figure out. Our plumbers in Houston & Rosenberg can help repair or repipe your yard. We can help repair and repipe gas lines and water lines, whatever you need, our plumbers can help! Here is a brief overview of pipe fittings, their purpose, and the materials offered. • PLUMBING APPURTENANCE AND ACCESSORIES means a manufactured device or prefabricated assembly of component parts which is an adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixtures. An appurtenance does not demand additional water supply, nor does it add any discharge load to a fixture or the drain system. It is presumed that the appurtenance performs some useful function in the operation, maintenance, servicing, economy, or safety of the plumbing system. • TRAP A plumbing trap is a curved piece of drainpipe, made from metal or PVC plastic, that is located underneath a drain. When you open the cabinets beneath a kitchen sink or bathroom sink, you’ll see this distinctive curved piece. Similar plumbing traps are located out of sight under other drains in the house, such as the shower or the bathtub. The piece of plumbing is also called a p-trap because the curve and the long extension that goes into the wall makes the part resemble the letter P. • VENT A plumbing vent, or a vent stack, regulates the air pressure within your home's plumbing system. They're comparable to drain pipes, which remove waste and water from your home; plumbing vents remove the gas and odor from your home. This also allows fresh air into the system, which improves pipe drainage and water flow.
• PLUMBING FIXTURE bathroom and kitchen fixtures to suit your tastes. Colors, materials and finishes can dictate your style, whether it is traditional, contemporary, or a transitional mix. Nearly all plumbing fixture manufacturers offer a variety of styles and finishes in their products.
• INSTALLATION AND ROUGHING-INS
A plumbing rough-in means that all water supply and drain pipes have been run through bored holes in the studs and other framing members and that all pipe connections have been made. No sinks, faucets, or other fixtures and end elements have yet been installed at this phase. • PLUMBING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT plumbing tools. This is because the most common household plumbing repairs are more about the know-how (and replacement parts) than about advanced tools and special techniques. But there are a few specialty items that are indispensable for everyday plumbing jobs. Topping the list are those for the most familiar plumbing problems of all: clogged drains.
