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Guide to Plumbing Mechanicals
Plan Your Project
First: Get to Know Your House
One House ... Many Systems
Water Supply
DWV (Drain, Waste, Vent)
Natural/Propane Gas Supply
 
The Green House
How Do You Define Green?

Who Should Do the Work?
Should You Do It Yourself?
 
Working With Professionals
What Your Architect Needs to Know
Working With a Builder
How to Choose a Contractor

Before You Call the Plumber
Tips:
Call Before You Dig
If You Smell Gas
If You Have a Water Leak
 
20 Plumbing Do's & Dont's
Everyday Helpful Hints
Faucet/Fixture Maintenance Guide
 
How To:
Unclog Drains
Safely Thaw Frozen Pipes
Winterize Your Summer Home
Snow Dangers
How to Use Electric Heat Tape


Resources
  Plumbing Glossary
  Frequently Asked Questions
 
Health & Safety Issues
Hot Water Heaters & Scalding
Physical Hazards in the Home
Snow Danger: Carbon Monoxide
Whirlpools, Hot Tubs & Bacterial Infections
Water Concerns

It's All About Water
Water Sources
Water Wells
 
Water Quality
Hard vs. Soft Water
Soft Water Concerns
Common Water Problems
Problem Reference Charts
 
Water Conservation Tips & Tools
 

   Design Your Space
Before You Start
Do You Really Need a Designer?
Working With a Kitchen/Bath Designer
Before You Visit the Showroom

What Every New Home Should Have
   .... and probably won't, unless you ask
Bathroom
Kitchen
Laundry
Mudroom
 Basement
Garage
Plumbing (indoor)
Plumbing (outdoor)
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Design Tools / Tips
Fixture Checklist for Your Project

   Choose Your Options
Know Before You Buy
Know Your Labels
Water Conservation

 FloodGuard®
 
   Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Flanges
Pipe
Pipe
All About Pipe
All About Metal Pipe
All About Plastic Pipe

Types of Pipe
ABS
Black Steel
Cast Iron (above grade)
Cast Iron No Hub (Soil Pipe)
Cast Iron vs Hub & Spigot
Copper
CPVC
Culvert
Galvanized Steel
Polybutylene (PB)
Polyethylene (PE)
Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX)
Polypropylene
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Tubular Dainage
Vinyl Tubing
 
Charts/Reference/Sources/Terms:
Pipe/Fitting Term Definitions
Pipe, Valve, Fitting Chart
Pipe Comparison Chart
Pipe Measurement
Hot/Cold Water Pipe Sizing

Fittings
All About Fittings
Cast Iron
Copper
Malleable
Plastic
Polyethylene
 
Charts/Reference/Sources/Terms:
Pipe/Fitting Term Definitions
Pipe, Valves, Fittings Chart
Nibco Chemical Resistance Guide for Valves and Fittings

Flanges

Valves
All About Valves

Ball Valve
Boiler Drain Valve
  (Drain, Washing Machine Connection)
  see also: Laundry Valves (manual)
Check valve
Gate Valve
Laundry Valve (manual/automatic)
Supply Stop (Cut-Off Valve)
Water Valves
Saddle Valves
Shower Valves
Thermostatic Valves
Digital Thermostatic Valve
Water Valves
Exterior Valves
  (Sillcock/Sill Faucet, Freezeless, Hose Bibb)

Pressure Regulator
   (Reducer Valve, Relief Valve

WAGS (Water And Gas Safety valves)
Gas Valves

 
Pumps
Centrifugal Pumps
Pressure Boosters
Sewage Ejector Pumps
Sump Pumps
Well Pumps
 
Recirculation Pumps:
Whole House Instant Hot Water
   New Construction
   Adding to an Existing Home
 
Related Pages:
Water Pressure

Water Heaters
Water Heaters & Boilers
   How to size a Water Heater
   Storage Tank Water Heater
   Tankless Water Heaters
 
Hot Water Dispensers
 
Whole-House Instant Hot Water
 
Hot Water Heaters & Scalding
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