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Freezing Pipes: Keep Your Pipes Safe in Minnesota Winters

Posted on November 14, 2024November 21, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

Well, it’s that time of year again. Freezing temperatures are right around the corner, and the risk of freezing pipes will be on the rise. Each year, St Paul Pipeworks receives a call to a house where the metal water pipes have frozen in the house during the winter. These “freeze and break” situations occur […]

Gas Leaks: Do You Smell Gas In Your House? Ask a Plumber…

Posted on October 31, 2024November 11, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

What to do if you think you have a gas leak in your home. In the plumbing industry, we have a healthy respect for the dangers of gas leaks. If there is too much gas and a flame occurs, an explosion can happen. Detecting Gas Leaks There is a distinct odorant called Mercaptan added to […]

What’s the difference between a Drum Trap and a P-Trap? Ask A Plumber…

Posted on September 26, 2024October 7, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

Historical Context of Drum Traps In the early 20th century, drum traps were a common fixture in residential plumbing systems, particularly under bathtubs. These cylindrical devices, typically measuring about the size of a large coffee can, played a crucial role in maintaining household sanitation. The primary function of drum traps was to create a water […]

Delta Faucets: The Preferred Choice for Quality and Reliability

Posted on August 15, 2024August 20, 2024 by Charlie Avoles

A Legacy of Plumbing Excellence The Avoles family has been a cornerstone in the plumbing industry for over 70 years. They have encountered and installed a wide range of faucet brands and styles throughout this time. While there are many established manufacturers and new entrants in the market, St Paul Pipeworks has a clear preference […]

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St Paul Pipeworks plumbers are called often to replace outdated laundry tubs.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