Tips And Tricks On Do It Yourself Plumbing
Are you intrigued by how your plumbing system works? Plumbing can be intimidating to many people on the surface, but it is really not that difficult to learn. Many plumbing issues can be addressed by a simple fix. You can start learning more about plumbing by reading this article for some useful tips.
Do not try to sell a product that you do not agree with. This includes paying attention to the company itself and their values and policies. If you have any qualms about the company, your customers will pick up on it. You want to be a full supporter of the product you are selling
Rigid copper is used for main water lines in many homes. You cannot bend rigid copper, so joints and tees must be soldered on. When soldering, always apply flux (also called soldering paste) to both surfaces. Flux retards oxidation when the copper is heated. Always use lead-free or nearly lead-free solder when sweating a copper joint.
If you are paying someone else to do the plumbing in your home be sure that they are licensed in your state to do that work. Some people who have little or no knowledge of plumbing will try to pass themselves off as a pro. So you can see the importance of checking to see if your plumber is licensed. You should also see if you can find positive testimonials about the plumbers work.
As the weather begins to get cold, attend to all of your exposed pipes by adding insulation to them. Pay particular attention to pipes located in crawl spaces and the outside walls of your residence. Taking this step will help ensure that your pipes continue to function throughout the winter.
If a pipe ever freezes, you need to Plumber make sure to shut off the water. This will keep the pipe from bursting and causing you major damage to your home. Make sure to shut the water off at the main valve, and then open the faucet that is closest to the frozen pipe so it can drain while it is thawing out.
Now is the perfect chance to make plumbing work for you! Don't worry; it can be personally tailored for just your home. After reading these previous tips, you should have seen that techniques and equipment are numerous and that anyone can can apply them to their plumbing jobs. It just takes research and experimentation.
First female plumbing lecturer at Southern Regional College
One of Northern Ireland's biggest further and higher education colleges has announced the appointment of its first female plumbing lecturer.
Colleen Rafferty will train students at Southern Regional College (SRC) in Newry, County Down.
Women are still very much under-represented in the plumbing industry and the SRC said her appointment "leads the way for women in construction".
"Misconceptions about gender-specific roles are gradually diminishing with a growing number of women choosing a career in construction," the college said.
Ms Rafferty said although she was often the only woman working on building sites, she always found the industry very welcoming and supportive.
'Boilers and things'
The 22-year-old from Ballymartin, County Down, is well used to standing out because of her gender.
Having grown up as the only girl in a family with four older brothers, she told BBC News NI that "being in a male-dominated area isn't something that's new to me".
When she left school in 2016, she was the only female student to study SRC's plumbing and heating training course, even though there were about 30 students in her year group.
In fact, she was the only female plumbing student throughout her entire four-year apprenticeship.
Her interest in the industry was sparked by her eldest brother Blaine, who runs his own plumbing firm, and by their grandfather, who works in the heating industry.
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