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Plumbing is one of the vital systems of the home,
so if you are renovating or building new, taking
the time to get the appropriate plumbing systems
installed can save a lot of money and inconvenience
in the future. Of course, plumbing can also encompass
maintenance and repair, especially if you have a
leaking pipe, tap or even a ruptured pipe. A good
plumbing professional can undertake all the plumbing
projects around your house and restore your systems
to perfect working order.
Types of Plumbing
There are several types of plumbing that fall
under the blanket term, including drainage, gasfitting,
mechanical services plumbing, roof plumbing, sanitary
plumbing, and water plumbing. The four main areas,
however, are water, drainage, gasfitting and sanitary
and these are regulated by state authorities. Following
is a brief explanation of the different types of
plumbing:
Drainage
This Involves installing, repairing and maintaining
pipes and fittings associated with stormwater
and waste removal.
Gasfitting involves installing, disconnecting,
maintaining and repairing pipes and fittings associated
with gas systems.
Mechanical Services Plumbing involves
installing, maintaining and repair of pipes and
fittings associated with the heating and cooling
systems of buildings (i.e. airconditioners, central
heating)
Roof plumbing the installation, maintenance
and repair of guttering, downpipes and other systems
associated with the removal of rainwater.
Sanitary plumbingthe installation, maintenance
and repair of pipes and fittings associated with
the removal of sewage from the home.
Water plumbingsimply means the installation,
maintenance and repair of pipes and fittings that
convey hot and cold water to the home.
Green Plumbing
Green plumbing is simply a type of plumbing that
saves water around the home and reduces the strain
on the public water supply. It also saves money
as the less water you use, the less you pay for!
Green plumbing services may encompass the installation
of water saving devices, solar hot water systems,
rainwater tanks, and grey water diverters, amongst
others.
Role of a Plumber
Plumbers may carry out the following tasks:
installing water filters and anti-scalding devices
installing hot water systems and repairing broken
systems
unblocking drains – sewerage or stormwater
replacing old plumbing
installing and repairing tapware
repairing burst water pipes
installing and repairing toilets
repairing leaks
detecting leaks in both water and gas systems
installing and repairing gutters and drainpipes
backflow testing
Plumbing professionals are necessary in any renovation
or installation of the bathroom, kitchen, laundry
or other wet areas. They can also install gas
systems, whether it is for cooking or for your
hot water system.
Selecting a Plumber
When selecting a plumber, there are some things
to consider. Firstly, does the plumber provide
a 24 hour emergency service? Emergencies such
as blockages and ruptured pipes do happen and
it is important to be covered just in case. Also
get several quotes on your project. Ask to see
the plumber’s license and qualifications
and if it’s a large project, ensure that
the plumber has the correct insurances.
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