Mechanical pipe plugs are used primarily for testing DWV (Drain-Waste-Vent) systems, ... they can fit into pipes up to 120 inches in diameter. They can also be used in smaller plumbing applications to ...

We’re starting off this list of plumbing tips with an easy one. If you have to jiggle the hose as you pull out your kitchen sink sprayer, chances are the hose is catching on the shutoff valves. For ...

The valve-replacement project involved three different construction companies, each contributing their specific expertise. Comprehensive Energy Services (CES) specializes in mechanical contracting, ...

Let's say you're working on a plumbing project in your home, and you need to plug a PEX pipe into an existing fitting in your setup. In the best-case scenario, the PEX pipe is already perfectly ...

I’ve been a master plumber since 1981 and, as crazy as this sounds, I love installing plumbing pipes of all types, including traditional black-iron piping for gas lines.