While plumbing history does include clay, cast iron, and copper, as a title that may be a little misleading. Actually the progression is not really clay-cast-copper, and that sequence ignores many major historical plumbing types. The clay to cast to copper progression will work if we only consider the most frequently used materials for...
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When you must deal with a clogged toilet, calling the plumber may not be your first choice. To help you avoid making the call, there is no friend like the drain snake or plumber’s auger. With good fortune on your side, and a proper use of the drain snake, you may pull off a...
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Nobody wants to have to deal with a clogged toilet. But clogs happen in every household. If you are the designated un-clogger in your family, you should be prepared with a few tools and techniques for dealing with the dreaded toilet clog.
A plunger is the first tool of choice. If that doesn’t work, the...
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Drain clogs are a plumbing emergency that can happen in the best-maintained homes. It is a good idea to know the best ways to unclog them. The home owner should also know and practice good prevention methods, to keep the clog from forming in the first place. Most clogs can be cleared by the...
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