Plumbing Manifold

A new method for the distribution of residential water is becoming more widely accepted in the home improvement and new construction building industry. A manifold plumbing system is a control center for hot and cold water. Flexible PEX supply lines are fed from the manifold to individual locations and fixtures. Manifolds along with interdependent plastic piping offers cost advantages over conventional rigid pipe and copper plumbing systems.

Manifold systems have the ability to accep...

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Residential Sewage Pump

Residential sewage pumps are normally installed below grade where normal flow is not possible. A typical installation would be in a basement where waste materials need to be pumped up to the main waste line. This type of system requires a pit to be dug for the pump housing and both waste and ventilation stacks.

These units are high capacity and can handle just about any type of residential waste. They are self contained and can provide quiet efficient operation for many years.

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Toilet Installation

Weather you are installing a new toilet or replacing an old one, a bit of patience is required. Toilets are made of porcelin and are a bit delicate so be very careful when installing one.

The basic installation is the same for a new toilet and an existing replace emt. With a toilet installation make sure you size the toilet accoring to the space and rough in specifications in order to achieve a proper fit.

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Unpack your new toilet and turn upside down on a ...

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Toilet Water Supply Hose

Your toilet water supply line is the main water source for your toilet. Generally supply hoses are made of a braided plasic material that is made to withstand considerable pressure yet remain flexible.

The hose connects from the main water supply fitting from the wall to the tanks plastic fitting. Plumbers nylon tape is required for the supply fitting from the wal but is not required for the tank fitting because one is normally metal to metal and one is plasit to plastic.

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