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St Paul Pipeworks is an established and trusted plumbing company in Minneapolis and St. Paul, providing residents and businesses with professional plumbing services for decades. We are a locally owned & family-operated business specialized in plumbing repairs, installations & maintenance. We hope the following articles and media are of assistance in your plumbing questions.  As always, contact a professional plumber, choose St Paul Pipeworks.

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Dual residential water heaters with complex copper piping, galvanized venting ducts, and a thermal expansion tank installed in a utility space.

Water Heater Piping Systems…What is the Difference?

When installing one or more water heaters—whether in your home or a larger commercial application—two different types of piping systems can be utilized. The two types are called series piping systems and parallel piping systems. Series Water Heater Piping Systems When a plumber installs a series pipeline system, all of the pipes are connected directly […]

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Side-by-side comparison of a bathroom renovation showing a tub-to-walk-in-shower conversion. The left side displays the original white bathtub next to a modern double vanity. The right side shows the same bathroom where the tub has been replaced with a sleek, curbless walk-in shower featuring a frameless glass enclosure and a rainfall showerhead.

Converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower? Ask a Plumber

The Rise of Walk-In Showers: A Modern Bathroom Trend St Paul Pipeworks, a team of experienced plumbers, is witnessing a surge in requests from homeowners who wish to replace their bathtub with a walk-in shower. As people age, the task of getting in and out of bathtubs becomes more challenging. Additionally, the preference for showering […]

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