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Waste Pipes: Where Does My Dirty Water Go? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on February 8, 2024February 9, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

The Riddle of Your Home Waste Pipes Answered. Have you ever wondered where all the water you flush or drain every day goes? Each home boasts at least one primary waste pipe that whisks away used wastewater from the residence. For city dwellers and most urban households, these waste pipes meander to the streets where […]

What Is a Sump Pump Used For?

Posted on January 11, 2024January 12, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

The most common kind of pump that you will find in your basement is called a sump pump. The purpose of the sump pump is to pump groundwater away from your home’s drain tile system. It resides in a sump basket (or tank) on the floor of your basement. The sump basket is about the […]

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St Paul Pipeworks plumbers are called often to replace outdated laundry tubs.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 […]