| Home/Construction/Plumbing |
Finding a Plumber in the UK
These handy tips will help you find a reliable and professional plumber. more .....Plumbers - How Much?
This modern day 'knight' of the urban realm can be hero or cowboy depending on the one you get. The secret with employing a plumber as with any other trademan, is to be clear what they are doing and what the cost is for each bit. more .....
Roots in Sewer Line Solution
There's an easy solution to having roots in a sewer line. This video demonstrates one way to keep your sewer free of tree roots. Tree roots can clog a sewer line and slow the drains in your home. Using copper sulfate to kill the roots will stop the problem and keep the roots from your sewer lines. Time: 2 min 31 sec.....watch video
Copper Tubing Flaring Tool
A copper tubing flaring tool is easy to use. This video demonstrates the simple steps to make perfect fittings. Soft copper is used in most homes because it can make bends without kinks. When you have to connect a copper tube to another tube, the copper tube must be flared for the fittings. Time: 2 min 33 sec.....watch video
Joining PVC Pipe
PVC pipes are easily joined if you use the right techniques. This video will show you how to avoid some of the problems homeowners encounter when gluing PVC fittings. Time: 2 min 12 sec.....watch videoSink Installation
Sink installation can be simple with a few tips. In this video, This video shows you how to cut, mark and cut the hole for your sink. Time: 1 min 45 sec.....watch videoTeflon Tape, Pipe Dope and Pipe Joints
Teflon tape or pipe dope can be used to create a seal on black iron pipe. This video demonstrates how to do the job right and shares some helpfult tips. This black iron pipe is used to transport natural gas to your furnace, water heater and stove. This pipe has threaded fittings at the connection point which need to be sealed with pipe dope or teflon tape. Teflon tape should be wrapped onto the male end of the pipe in a clockwise direction. Time: 1 min 40 sec.....watch videoUtility Sink
Utility sinks can be hung with a bracket instead of dealing with legs. This video demonstrates how to install utility sinks or a laundry sink without needing legs. No legs helps with storage underneath the laundry utility sink and for cleaning under it. A few measurements need to be made, then using stud anchors, it can be attached to the concrete wall. Time: 2 min 17 sec.....watch videoSolder Pipe
New copper fittings already come with the solder in them. This video, shows you how to solder copper pipe using these fittings. Time: 1 min 32 sec.....watch videoClogged Drain
A clogged drain is easy to fix with the right plumbing fittings. Tim Carter shares clogged drain tips that make clearing a clogged drain easy. Following Tim's clogged drain tips will prevent future clogged bathtub drains, clogged kitchen drains, clogged sink drains or any other clogged drains in your home. Time: 2 min 13 sec.....watch videoHow To Cut and Measure PVC Pipe
When cutting and measuring PVC pipe, the little things make all the difference. Tim Carter gives advice about cutting and measuring PVC pipe and PVC fittings. Your PVC pipe projects will go much smoother with these tips. Time: 1 min 46 sec.....watch videoPVC Projects
PVC projects can be tricky if you're dealing with offsets and tough angles. This video demonstrates how to utilize different PVC fittngs and PVC pipe to do your DIY plumbing jobs right. Time: 1 min 50 sec.....watch videoPVC Tools
The PVC tools you use can make all the difference when tackling a PVC pipe fittings. This video shows you what PVC tools you'll need to get your PVC pipe project done right. Time: 1 min 36 sec.....watch videoSoldering Copper Pipe with Ball Valves
Soldering copper pipe with ball valves is an easy way to shut off your water during a remodeling job. This video walks you through installing ball valves by soldering copper pipe. By installing ball valves now, you'll save yourself a lot of work and soldering later. Time: 2 min 29 sec.....watch videoGluing PVC Pipes
Joining PVC Pipes isn't as simple as it sounds. This video demonstrates the proper way to position PVC fittings for proper venting during plumbing installation. Time: 37 sec.....watch videoPVC Pipe and PVC Fittings
PVC pipe and PVC fittings come in many different varieties. This video explains the basic PVC pipe sizes and fittings you'll need for your PVC projects. Time: 3 min 9 sec.....watch video©2007-2008 Pioneer Resource Limited