Trades In Construction - Plumbing Works

Therefore, it is the ideal tool and you will us it almost every time you maintain the plumbing system.

A Hacksaw

You will find the hacksaw very handy when you will have to deal with stubborn nuts, bolt and screws that are too damaged to be easily removed. At the same time, the hacksaw will allow you to cut through most materials used in plumbing.

A Propane Torch

The propane torch is generally used for welding pipes and copper fittings. Therefore, it is an instrument that will prove to be very useful if you need to repair the plumbing pipes. However, you should look for a self-ignition head for the torch that you add to your plumbing supply toolbox, if you want things to go smoother.

A plunger

No plumbing supply toolbox is complete without a plunger. You can practically use this tool for most plumbing operations, such as removing clogs from the toilet, sink, and floor drains. What is amazing about this tool is the fact that it has an extremely powerful vacuum that draws in the clog, instead of pushing it deeper into the pipes. Moreover, it creates a tight seal around the drain, so you can be sure that the powerful vacuum will not damage or draw in bolts or other small parts.

Although those are the main tools that you should get for your tool box, do not forget that you also need to have a screwdriver, nuts, screws and bolts that fit in your plumbing system.

Plumbing is concerned with water works. It is divided into two broad categories:

1. Plumbing: This refers to all those activities undertaken in a bid to avail water to the building. Water here is categorized as drinking water and cleaning water. Drinking water must be wholesome and unhampered with.

2. Drainage: this refers to all those activities that are necessary to remove used water from the house. This water could either be waste, that is water from basins and sinks, or soil, that is water from closets, bidets and the like.

The following activities are concerned in this trade:

? Piping: Water is delivered in pipes. In principle, water pipes are usually of smaller diameters. This is done to maintain water pressure as well as reduce wastage. Drainage pipes, on the other hand, are usually of larger diameters and laid to a fall. This is done to ensure that the waste water flows by gravity, thus reducing costs as would be incurred in pumping. These pipes are usually concealed (for security and also to maintain aesthetics) in walls and slabs or in the ground. There are various types of pipes used. These include:

? Galvanised Iron Pipes: These are common in plumbing works. They are desired for their ability to withstand pressure (internal and external) as well as heat. It is common in drainage, but is also used in plumbing. It has disadvantages of being weak to pressure and heat. It is however cheaper than GI Pipes and also not prone to furring.

? PPR: This is a new generation heavy duty plastic pipe. It is desired for its ability to withstand both pressure and heat as well as being flexible for construction purposes. It is very suitable for plumbing purposes.

Joining: All pipes come with their joining parts like unions, bends, reducers and adapters. These are then screwed, glued or welded together.