Plumbing

Plumbing is a system of pipes and fixtures that are crucial in bringing fresh drinking water to our taps, and waste water out to water treatment plants.

Join me as I learn about clean water, waste water, and the plumbing trade.

My first copper pipe cutting experience. You can see the failure at the left where I tightened the pipe cutter too tightly causing the pipe to get squished, resulting in a failed cut.

Copper:
Cutting and soldering

Galvanized pipe with a pressure gauge and a lever for turning it on and off

Working with galvanized pipe and pressurized air

The underside of a sink with faucet supply lines installed

Installing a kitchen sink drain and faucet

Blue cold water PEX pipe with 2 different types of fittings: crimp (left) and expansion (right)

Playing with PEX