Valves:Valves control the flow of water in every part of your plumbing system from fresh water intake to wastewater exit. Fixtures:These include appliances like sinks, showers, toilets which are directly connected with your home’s plumbing network. Vents:Vents are an overlooked but important part...
How A Drainage System Functions The functionality of a drainage system revolves around gravity and pressure variance. When waste water leaves your household through drainpipes, it travels down to the main sewer line or septic tank due to gravity. As this happens, air is drawn in through vent p...
Early in the 19th century, the stack was vented through the roof, but no one knew how to properly size the pipe. Usually the size was understated. Many vent pipes were so small they would clog up with frost during the winter. Not long after, a crown vent was added, i.e., the con...
Light housings, bathroom vent fans, ceiling fixtures, and worn wall plates all enable heated indoor air to freely escape while allowing cold air infiltration through the tiniest of gaps. By meticulously caulking and sealing gaps, you can help curtail sneaky electrical heat loss through these access...
Conversely, because a "P" shaped trap includes a horizontal line out of the top of the trap that then connects to a drain line that runs down (to drain) and up through the roof (in a proper installation) to provide a vent or air intake, water running down the drain won't siphon ou...