Textbook of plumbing

Useful articles about plumbing, ventilation, connection and drainage

Conical pipe thread: features and marking

Conical pipe thread: features and marking

At connection of pipes the carving is usually used. It is a notch, which are performed on the inside and outside of the elements for subsequent docking by twisting. At the same time, there is a special GOST 6211 81 for pipe tapered threads, which …

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How to insulate the well for the winter itself

How to insulate the well for the winter itself

Many users living in country houses with an autonomous water supply system are familiar with the problem of protecting it from frost penetration in the winter season. Since a classical well is usually used as a source of water in such conditions, …

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Convector or oil cooler: equipment requirements and features

Convector or oil cooler: equipment requirements and features

Very often, buyers have a question about what is better - an oil cooler or an electric convector, and even sellers cannot always give a qualified and complete consultation, which is why we decided to devote this review to comparing the two options …

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Waterproofing the pool itself

Waterproofing the pool itself

Waterproofing the pool is crucial to preserve the integrity of the structure. The material from which the design of the bowl is made is subjected to a daily load, in case of leakage, it will quickly crack. If the protective layer is destroyed, …

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Which water pipes are better: main selection criteria, types

Which water pipes are better: main selection criteria, types

Arrangement of water supply is the most responsible task in the construction of housing or its repair. Without it, it is impossible to organize a comfortable life. Choosing pipes for the water supply system, you should pay attention to their …

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A shower for summer house with a dressing room - how to

A shower for summer house with a dressing room - how to

In recent years, in the suburban areas it is increasingly possible to find outdoor showers, both factory produced and hand-made. And if before the focus was on the practical side, nowadays it is very important to create comfortable conditions, so …

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Cold water mixer: selection and installation

Cold water mixer: selection and installation

Hot water is not supplied to all rooms, therefore, a hot and cold water faucet is often simply not needed. In most cases, for the summer house, summer kitchen, garage or office toilet the installation of such a device is not required, because there …

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What to do if the shower is leaking: typical problems and

What to do if the shower is leaking: typical problems and

How does a shower cabin work and what can fail in it? In this article, we will explore the most frequent cab malfunctions, ways to eliminate them and, in some cases, prevent breakdowns.So let's get started. Fault listFirst, let us list the problems …

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Design of ventilation in the house: regulatory requirements

Design of ventilation in the house: regulatory requirements

The topic of this article is the design of ventilation in a private house. There are no abstract theoretical studies and recommendations: the proposed material is a summary of the author’s practical experience in designing a ventilation system in his …

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Estimated ventilation: regulatory references and samples

Estimated ventilation: regulatory references and samples

What works may include estimates for the installation of ventilation? What norms of consumption of auxiliary materials and man-hour costs should be based on? Are there any standards for these costs? In our article we will try to answer these …

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How to connect a washing machine yourself step by step

How to connect a washing machine yourself step by step

Modern active, bustling city life contributes to the acquisition and use of household electrical appliances at a maximum. The washing machines are designed to significantly reduce the physical and temporary costs of routine washing. In the article …

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Chrome pipe in the bathroom

Chrome pipe in the bathroom

Starting to replace the plumbing in the apartment with its own forces, the first question to decide is the choice of materials for the plumbing system. And what is most interesting, the choice is large enough. Modern enterprises producing pipe …

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