We all know what a water meter is, but do we know how a water meter works? As the name suggests, a water meter can be simply defined as a tool to measure a consumers usage of water in a given location. It can be installed in both residential and commercial properties,...
A home sewer system is referred to in the plumbing trade as a house sewer. A house drain is a different system than a home sewer; a house sewer is located outside the house. A house drain refers to the main lateral drain line inside the building that is typically...
Many people frequently have house sewer line or drain issues that get exasperated because they cannot find the sewer trap, and uncover their house drain. These issues can range from needing the drain cleaned to foul sewer smells and basement flooding. There is a...
Many people seem unsure of what is the proper pitch on a sewer line or house drain. The term slope is also frequently used and has the same meaning as pitch. It is generally accepted that 1/4" per foot of pipe run is the minimum for proper pitch on a sewer line....
Sewer problems on a house sewer can be confusing for the typical property owner. Problems can be both misunderstood and misdiagnosed. But more importantly, incorrect advice can be given on how to correct the defect. An incorrect diagnosis can result in unnecessary...
When a new house sewer is installed in NYC there are 6 basic types of house sewer connections. All 6 types must meet NYC DEP code requirements. The most commonly used connection is the spur connection. It is likewise the least costly to connect to when it is...
An OS&Y valve is the type of valve required by code for NYC water main service lines that provide fire protection. When installing a new water main for fire protection it is vitally important to use the correct main control valve inside the building. Even on a...
A wet tap connection refers to the connection made into a New York City water main (or any public water main) for a water service line installation. Usually such a connection is for one individual property. In New York City, before the advent of cast iron water main...
Believe it or not a house sewer trap on your home sewer line is vitally important. Probably in many ways that you would probably never think of. That "thing" you see in the bottom of a pit in your basement can cause an awful lot of aggravation or damage. That is...