What is MEP Design? MEP stands for mechanical, electrical and plumbing. MEP designing is the science and art of planning and managing the MEP systems of a building. How much do MEP services cost? What is the role of an MEP engineer? What are MEP shop drawings? Do you work on both res...
plumbing fixtures • replace inefficient toilets with low-flush models • consider installing a lint filter on your washing machine's discharge pipe • spread the number of loads of laundry throughout the week Don't: • enter a tank — gases and lack of oxygen can be fatal • put ...
The materials used to construct a cable with a riser or plenum rated jacket cost much more than their in-wall equivalent. As a result, cheap cables are being sold with in-wall rated jackets and labeled as riser rated. Even worse is cables that would only pass a riser rating test but ...
Is yours? If not, add that to your construction project. This story appears in the June 2016 issue of Popular Mechanics. Roy Berendsohn Senior Home Editor Roy Berendsohn has worked for more than 25 years at Popular Mechanics, where he has written on carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, ...
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What Does aHigh Levelof Sewage in the Septic Tank Mean? A high level of sewage in the septic tank is detected by observing that the top surface of the sewage in the septic tank is higher than the bottom of the septic tank outlet pipe. IF sewage is above this point, there is a probl...
The concrete septic tank shown in this photo is being installed at a new home. The distribution box has not been placed and is still sitting atop the septic tank. This is a great time to measure and record the exact location of the septic tank and its cleanout access covers. ...
A raised toilet seat is a type of toilet seat that provides additional height for people with limited mobility or those who need...