Understanding the Initial Situation St Paul Pipeworks recently installed an A. O. Smith Voltex Water Heater in a customer’s home. A Voltex is an electric water heater with a heat pump located inside of its tank. The heat pump is a key component that extracts heat from the surrounding air and uses it to heat […]
How to Winterize Your Outside Faucets
As winter approaches, protecting your outdoor plumbing from freezing temperatures is crucial, especially in regions like Minnesota, where harsh winters are typical. Properly winterizing your lawn faucets can prevent costly damage and ensure your plumbing system remains intact throughout the cold season. According to forensic engineers at EDT, “If the outdoor faucet doesn’t drain, then […]
What Is a Recirculating Pump? Ask a Plumber…
The Dual Roles of a Recirculating Pump A recirculating pump (also referred to as a Circulating Pump or Circulator Pump) in your basement could serve one of two functions. It might be part of your hot water heating system, or it could be an integral component of your plumbing system. In the context of a […]
Dealing with Clogged Pipes? Ask A Plumber…
Slow drains? It may be clogged pipes. It’s only a matter of time before you experience clogged pipes in your home’s plumbing system. Eventually, one or multiple pipes in your home will become plugged. Because pipes leading the wastewater out and away from the house are usually concealed beneath the floors and inside the walls, […]
How does one become a plumber? Ask a Plumber..
What does it take to become a plumber? Plumbing is one of the construction trades that require an individual license for each worker. In other words, the person working in your home is required to have a specific plumbing license. Apprenticeship To get a plumbing license, a person must serve an apprenticeship that requires four […]
Are you thinking about getting a new water heater? Ask A Plumber…
Confused About Which Water Heating System Is Right for You? St Paul Pipeworks can help you decide. For many years, water heaters have been one of the least efficient appliances in your home, but recently, technology has dramatically improved the efficiency and cost of heating water. We can help you sort out which system fits […]