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When To Replace A Concrete Laundry Tub: Ask A Plumber…

Posted on November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

St Paul Pipeworks plumbers are called often to replace outdated laundry tubs. The tubs are most commonly located in the basement of the home. Up until around 1960, these laundry tubs were made of concrete and were very substantial and heavy-duty. In those days, concrete laundry tubs were much less costly. Over many years though, […]

What’s the difference between an Apprentice, a Journeyman, and a Master Plumber?

Posted on October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

The plumbing industry and other construction trades use designations to determine the skill level of employees. Much like the designation titles that were used coming out of the Renaissance, the titles that we are familiar with today are Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master. Let’s explore the difference between these different classifications of plumbers. Apprentices are plumbers […]

How can I tell if my leaking pipe is a water pipe leak or a waste pipe leak? Ask A Plumber

Posted on October 19, 2023October 26, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

A leaking pipe can be a water supply pipe or a waste pipe leak. How can you tell which one you’re dealing with? The most difficult problem in determining where a leak is coming from is that often the leaking pipe is concealed and you notice the symptoms of the leak first without being able […]

What is a Bidet? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on September 7, 2023September 6, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

What is a Bidet, exactly? Bidets are plumbing fixtures that are not as well known or installed as often in bathrooms in the United States. In a way, bidets are a bit of a luxury because they are installed next to the toilet and allow the user to wash the private areas of the body […]

What is an Instant Hot Water Dispenser? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on August 10, 2023August 24, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

Looking for instant hot water from a sink, bar, or other location? We can help. The InSinkErator company is mostly known to be the top seller of quality garbage disposals. They are also the manufacturer that developed a product called an InstaHot. The InstaHot instant hot water dispenser is a miniature faucet that is installed […]

Why St Paul Pipeworks Plumbers Prefer Delta Faucets

Posted on July 6, 2023July 7, 2023 by Charlie Avoles

The Avoles family has been in the plumbing business for more than 70 years and during that time they have seen and installed various brands and types of faucets. There are established manufacturing companies that have been around for a long time, and there also are many newer companies introducing new faucets to the public. […]